Major Gifts
Investing in Purpose, Promise,
and Possibility
At the Episcopal School of Nashville, our mission is rooted in the Episcopal tradition of academic excellence, spiritual inquiry, inclusion, and service. Major gifts are a profound expression of partnership in that mission—advancing our shared vision to nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident voices.
Your major gift, sometimes temporarily restricted, sustains more than programs or buildings—it strengthens a community where children are known, loved, and challenged to grow into ethical leaders and thoughtful citizens. These significant contributions allow us to build on the school’s foundation with courage and intention, guided by our core Episcopal values: respect for the dignity of every human being, a commitment to justice and equity, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Why Make a Major Gift?
Amplify Your Impact: Major gifts fuel long-term strategic priorities that help ESN flourish beyond the bounds of tuition and the annual fund.
Live Your Values: As a faith-rooted school, we invite philanthropic partners to align their giving with values like equity, stewardship, creativity, and compassion.
Leave a Lasting Legacy: As a donor, you may receive named recognition or create endowed funds that reflect your commitment to our education and community.
Support Transformative Change: Your generosity helps shape spaces, people, and programs that prepare students for meaningful lives of purpose.
Current Major Giving Opportunities
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Honor and empower our educators by supporting their ongoing growth through professional development, formation, and wellness initiatives that deepen their vocation as teachers and mentors.
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Support meaningful initiatives in the arts, service learning, spiritual life, global studies, or sustainability—each one a reflection of our Episcopal identity and educational philosophy.
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Extend our commitment to access and inclusion by helping build a robust financial aid program. Endowed gifts ensure that an Episcopal education remains available to a wide range of students and families.
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Provide flexible, visionary resources for addressing pressing needs and pursuing bold opportunities that arise throughout the year.
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Help us create and care for beautiful, flexible, and mission-aligned spaces—classrooms, gathering spaces, outdoor learning environments—that inspire wonder and invite community.
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Support the development and delivery of a dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused curriculum that prepares students to think critically, communicate confidently, and act with compassion. This fund enables ESN to invest in interdisciplinary learning, project-based experiences, and faith-informed inquiry that reflects both our Episcopal identity and the evolving needs of today’s learners.
Deep Roots, Lasting Impact.
Giving at this level reflects not just generosity, but vision. Major gifts provide the financial strength and spiritual grounding that allow ESN to remain responsive, resilient, and relevant—shaping future generations who will lead with intellect, empathy, and faith.
If you feel called to explore a major gift, we would be honored to speak with you.
Please email Director of Development, Judi North or call 615.928.8611.