Sponsor / Patron Opportunities 
Invitation listing deadline is March 1
Program listing deadline is April 21

• Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 ($24,000 tax deductible)
  Includes 10 tickets, premium inside cover ad (front or back) in program, preferred dinner seating, event signage, listing in invitation and on webpage, and framed student artwork. 

• Title Sponsor - $15,000 ($14,000 tax deductible)
  Includes 10 tickets, premium full-page ad in program, preferred dinner seating, event signage, listing in invitation and on webpage, and framed student artwork.

• Mission Sponsor - $10,000 ($9,200 tax deductible)
  Includes 8 tickets, full-page ad in program, preferred dinner seating, event signage, and listing in invitation and on webpage.

• Sponsor a Child - $7,500 ($7,300 tax deductible)
  Includes 2 tickets, half-page ad in program, listing in invitation and on webpage. Sponsoring a child provides critical scholarship support to students in need, helping them continue their Gesu education. (This level is for first-time sponsors OR current sponsors who commit to supporting an additional child. Sponsorships are for the 2017-2018 school year.)

• Educators Circle - $5,000 ($4,400 tax deductible)
  Includes 6 tickets, half-page ad in program, event signage, listing in invitation and on webpage.
  
  
• Innovation Sponsor - $3,000 ($2,600 tax deductible)
  Includes 4 tickets, half-page ad in program, event signage, listing in invitation and on webpage.

• Impact Sponsor - $1,500 ($1,300 tax deductible)
  Includes 2 tickets, quarter-page ad in program, event signage, listing in invitation and on webpage.

• Patrons Circle - $500 per person ($400 tax deductible)
  Includes 1 ticket, listing in program, listing in invitation and on webpage.

• Guest Ticket - $225 per person ($125 tax deductible per ticket)

• Young Friend Ticket (Age 35 & under) - $175 per person ($75 tax deductible)

Meet Our 2017 Gesu Spirit Medalists

Spirit Medalist James F. Higgins '45

Jim Higgins has been associated with Gesu School for more than 70 years. After transferring to Gesu in 1940, Jim thrived in a new educational environment that individualized learning and instruction. This was the start of a lifelong love for and dedication to the school. Jim fondly recalls the priests at the parish and the sisters at the school, who invested in him and taught him the value of hard work and generosity. After graduating from Gesu in 1945, Jim went on to attend Saint Joseph’s Prep and Saint Joseph’s University, where he earned a degree in accounting.

Following school, Jim served as a Marine, and later began working for Hillside Capital. Jim reconnected with the Church of the Gesu and Gesu School when he was asked to plan a parish reunion, which attracted more than 1,500 individuals. When he learned that Fr. Bur needed support to turn Gesu into an independent school, Jim reached out to assist. In 1993, he joined the new school’s board as its first treasurer. Today, Jim teaches at Holy Family University and continues to serve on Gesu’s board and committees, offering his unwavering support. Jim is one of Gesu’s biggest champions and is always spreading the word about the impact of the school on its students and the community. 

 Spirit Medalist H. Chase Lenfest

H. Chase Lenfest, a well-respected entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been supporting multiple programs at Gesu School for nearly two decades. The profound impact Chase has on Gesu’s children includes not only financial support through four annual Sponsor a Child scholarships and participation in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, but also his active engagement in the lives and education of our students. “Dedication” aptly describes Chase’s relationship with Gesu. Despite his busy schedule at the helm of several companies, there is rarely a scholarship breakfast or luncheon where he cannot be found immersed in lively conversation or an intense game of Connect Four with students!

Gesu School fits within the mission of Chase’s varied and impactful philanthropic endeavors. He is the Founder and President of The H. Chase Lenfest Foundation, Inc., which provides financial support for programs that positively impact children’s lives in Philadelphia’s impoverished areas. In 2006, Chase also built The Lenfest Center, a 50,000 square foot facility in North Philadelphia, which offers a safe and enriching venue for youth and families. Chase’s commitment to making a better life for children in the inner city and his loyal dedication to Gesu School exemplify the true meaning of the Spirit Medal.