Development
Office of Development
The Development Director, Mrs. Bertha S. Alvarez handles all aspects of our Development Program. Mrs. Alvarez works with parents, alumni, faculty, and students.
Development Office Personnel
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Bertha S. Alvarez | Director | 305-223-5181 ext. 565 | balvarez@stbhs.org |
| Mrs. Martha Govia | Secretary | 305-223-5181 ext. 561 | mgovia@stbhs.org |
Development Fund
Tuition is not enough to cover all operational expenses. In addition to the tuition payment, St. Brendan has a Development Fund to which all parents are expected to contribute. We provide our students with an environment that is safe, and conducive to learning; therefore we need the income from the Development Fund.
All contributions to the Development Fund are tax-deductible.
Parents of all incoming students are required to attend a meeting with the Development Director. This meeting has two purposes:
- To become acquainted personally with the Development Director, the school, and school policies.
- To create an individualized contribution plan. Amounts are to be contributed in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments, which will be in place for the 4 years of the student's attendance at SBHS. The amount and manner of the contribution are determined during this meeting.
After students are admitted to the school, all new parents must call the Development Office at 305-223-5181 ext. 561 to set an appointment with Mrs. Bertha Alvarez, the Development Director. This interview is required, and it is part of the admission process of the student.
Matching Gifts
SBHS accepts Matching Gifts. Please contact the department of Human Resources in your company, and ask for the necessary forms.
In Memory Of Gifts
In Memory of Gifts are accepted, and will be acknowledged at the end of the school year in the Development Report.
Please call the Development Director at 305-223-5181 ext. 565 to set specifics.
Planned Giving
St. Brendan High accepts Planned Giving donations such as Living Wills or Trusts. Please contact the Development Director for specifics.
In Kind Gifts/Services
SBHS gratefully accepts in kind gifts or services needed for the school, or any of its events.
Contribution Opportunities
| Plan | Monthly | Quarterly | Semi-Annually | Annually | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tiger | $40.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Sabre Paw | $63.00 | $156.00 | $313.00 | $625.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Super Sabre | $125.00 | $313.00 | $625.00 | $1,250.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Platinum Sabre | $188.00 | $469.00 | $933.00 | $1,875.00 | $7,500.00 |
Contributions are tax deductible.
Please make checks payable to St. Brendan High School Development Fund (SBHS Development Fund).
Address the envelope to:
SBHS Development Office
2950 SW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33165
Quarterly contributions are to be made every November, February, April and June.
Semi-annual contributions are to be made every October & March.
Annual contributions are to be made every November.