Capital Campaign
Every day, our students begin and end their school experience in spaces that shape how they gather, play, explore, grow, and learn. Today, we have an opportunity to elevate those spaces in a profound way.
The Changing the Game capital campaign will transform the communal spaces of Manhattan Day School into a central hub, creating innovative, warm, and nurturing environments that reflect the vibrancy of our school community.
Make Your Gift Today
Each gift–at any level–shapes the spaces where our children and community spend their days and celebrate their milestones.
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For donations over $100K, please contact Allison Rubin, Director of Advancement at allisonrubin@manhattanday.org or 212-376-6800 x501
Continue below for gift opporortunities and renderings.
Gift Opportunities
| Tier | Gift Level | Area & Impact | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby | $1,500,000 | Transform the school’s entrance into a warm, engaging space | Free Agent |
| Home Court | $1,250,000 | Gym renovation for the heart of MDS athletics and school spirit | Locked In |
| Upper Level Lunch Cafe | $500,000 | Modernized, upper tier lunchroom for students to refuel and connect, and cheer on the teams | Free Agent |
| Lower Level Lunchroom | $500,000 | Flexible lower level lunchroom for meals, relaxation, and gametime seating | Locked In |
| Security Desk | $360,000 | Upgraded entrance and security systems | Free Agent |
| Birkat Hamazon Wall | $250,000 | Benching mural for students to end their meals with gratitude | 1 Locked In 1 Free Agent |
| Annual Grandparents Program | $250,000 | Endow annual grandparents programming in these communal spaces | Free Agent |
| Early Childhood Yard | $250,000 | Safe play space for our youngest learners | Locked In |
| Fan Zone | $180,000 | Enhanced seating for optimized viewing | 1 Locked In 1 Free Agent |
| Art Gallery | $180,000 | Bold, visual art installation to energize the lobby | Free Agent |
| Co-curricular Hallway | $180,000 | Renovated hallway leading to co-curricular classrooms and administrative offices | Free Agent |
| Sports Dinner | $180,000 | Endow the annual Sports Dinner that celebrates teams and players | Free Agent |
| Education Suite | $180,000 | Elevated and welcoming space for Head of School and visitors | Locked In |
| Upper Lobby Lounge | $180,000 | Comfortable lobby areas for students, staff, parents, and visitors | Locked In |
| Wall of Values | $100,000 | Visual representation of MDS school values around the communal spaces | Locked In |
| Lower Lobby Area | $100,000 | Library and sensory spaces inviting children to read, dream and explore | Free Agent |
| Nitilat Yadayim Station | $100,000 | Washing station for students to start their meals with gratitude | 1 Locked In 1 Free Agent |
| Performance Stage | $100,000 | Retractable stage to elevate performances and events | Free Agent |
| Scoreboard (2) | $100,000 | Sponsor a state-of-the-art digital scoreboard | 2 Locked In |
| Event Space Outfitting | $72,000 | Dynamic features to transform the gym into a space for events, programs, parties, and S’machot | Free Agent |
| Sensory Walls | $72,000 | Sensory spaces around the gym, lunchroom, and lobby | 4 Free Agents |
| Home Team Bench | $54,000 | Sponsor the official bench for our home teams | Locked In |
| Scorer's Table | $54,000 | Underwrite a scorer’s table to enhance game-day experience | Free Agent |
| Baskets & Nets | $54,000 | Sponsor basketball hoops and soccer and hockey nets | 1 Locked In 9 Free Agents |
| Lobby Pillars | $54,000 | Design enhancements to the lobby pillars | 1 Locked In 2 Free Agents |
| Coaches' Corner | $36,000 | Dedicated space for coaches | Free Agent |
| AV System | $36,000 | Improved AV system for games and events | Free Agent |
| Middle School Flexible Furniture | $36,000 | Enhanced seating for project-based learning (10 classrooms) | 2 Locked In 8 Free Agent |
| EC Yard – Climbing Web | $36,000 | Climbing structure that develops motor planning and core strength | Free Agent |
| EC Yard – Music Activity Wall | $36,000 | Interactive music wall that supports sensory exploration and creativity | Free Agent |
| EC Yard – Slide | $36,000 | Slide that develops spatial awareness and confidence | Free Agent |
| Healthy Lunch Buffet | $36,000 | Enhanced lunch buffets and seating | 1 Locked In 1 Free Agent |
| Gate Keepers - Mezuzot | $18,000 | Mezuzot on each doorway, protecting our community | 4 Locked In 8 Free Agents |
| EC Yard – Seesaw | $18,000 | Balancing play feature that supports coordination and cooperative play | Free Agent |
| EC Yard – Merry-Go-Round | $18,000 | Spinning play feature that develops balance and spatial awareness | Free Agent |
| Builder | $10,000 | Enhances space across campus | Unlimited |
| Stepping Stone | $5,000 | Supports essential infrastructure | Unlimited |
| Foundational Brick | $1,800 | A strong community is built one brick at a time | Unlimited |
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