Courtesy/Cindy Wilson
Academy’s 9th annual All Day 4 CA celebration, held on April 22-23, one of the most honored traditions, earned $735,568 from 999 donors, yet surpassed 1,000 Vikings after the cutoff point.
Each donation directly supports the Annual Fund, but donors have the option to direct their money to the arts, athletics, curricular innovation, faculty, or tuition assistance. Donors can also mark their contribution as unrestricted, letting the school decide where it needs it the most.
One of the most impactful parts of All Day 4 CA is the matches and challenges. Donation challenges and matches help make the donations even more significant, providing incentives for more donors to participate. This year’s 37 donors in the matching category resultedin $193,000 for the school.
Ms. Emily Campbell, Director of Development, who has served in Academy’s Development Office for 13 years, said, “We had an emphasis on showcasing the alumni as the face of the event.” The graduating class celebrates All Day 4 CA by having the opportunity to make their first donation to the community. This simple act emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and giving back to a community that has given so much.
Other than donations, All Day 4 CA delivers one of the most lively and spirited times of the year. As students arrived in the morning, they were greeted by students and faculty holding signs and pom poms. Large maroon and grey balloon displays decorated the front of Academy Hall. The Upper School band performed music that exemplified the Viking spirit. The dedication and energy from the students, faculty, staff, and alumni drive the CA community and All Day 4 CA.
All Day 4 CA is one of the most important times of the year for revenue due to the tuition only covering 79% of the school’s operating cost. This year’s philanthropy and donations were the second largest revenue source. The entire external relations team (development, fundraising, marketing, and communications) works hard to make All Day 4 CA a success financially and to keep the energy high.
Even though the CA community comes together to support via donations, All Day 4 CA is focused on unity and the impact of Academy. This event shows the connection between each Viking, from the pre-kindergartners to the seniors.
To learn more about the results of All Day 4 CA, please visit: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/ColumbusAcademy/all-day-4-ca-2026#social
