Ever Forward Campaign
The time is now to invest in Darlington’s future.
For more than a century, Darlington has looked forward – preparing students for a lifetime of thoughtful living and learning while creating new possibilities for the future.
Through our $75 million Ever Forward Campaign, we are investing in the people, programs and places that make Darlington so special. Together, we can expand opportunities for students; support exceptional faculty and staff; strengthen the programs that enrich the Darlington experience; and create inspiring spaces for teaching, learning, and community – today and for generations to come.
Campaign Priority | Goal |
|---|---|
| Educating Scholars — Endowment for Financial Aid & Scholarships | $15 million |
| Supporting Faculty —Endowment for Faculty & Staff Compensation | $15 million |
| Inspiring Artists — Endow a Fine Arts Strategic Fund | $5 million |
| Empowering Athletes — Endow an Athletics Strategic Fund | $5 million |
| Enhancing Campus — Reimagined Upper School Facilities | $35 million |
EVER FORWARD CAMPAIGN
From the Head of School
“This is an especially exciting time in our school’s history. Ever grateful to those whose generosity has helped shape today’s Darlington, we are embarking on a $75 million capital campaign that will propel us Ever Forward by Educating Scholars, Supporting Faculty, Inspiring Artists, Empowering Athletes and Enhancing Campus.
“Now is the time for friends near and far to invest in the future of Darlington. To support the people, programs and places that make our school so special. To create even more possibilities for our students, today and for years to come. And to help carry us Ever Forward. I hope you will be part of it.”
BRENT BELL
Head of School
Ever Forward Campaign Cabinet
Chairs
Campaign Co-Chairs
Gordon Smith ('71)
Andy Welborn ('85)
Honorary Chairs
Dick Cornwell ('67)
Jere Drummond ('57)
Betty Ledbetter
Joyce (Riddle) Neely ('62T)
Linda (Grizzard) Owens ('79)
Board Division
Co-Chairs
Scott Dozier ('73)
Mary Helen (Wright) Heaner ('77)
Leadership Gifts Division
Co-Chairs
Dwight Hutchins ('82)
Larry Williams ('67)
Committee
Scott Dozier ('73)
Faculty & Staff Division
Co-Chairs
Terar (Stewart) Everhart ('13, LD '23)
Mike Hudson ('94, LD '18)
Committee
Maddie Chastain
Jody Deaton
Ashley Evans
Matt Larry
Steve McConnell
Monisha Patel
Ethan Pender ('16, LD '26)
Andrea Shiera
Beth Smith ('87, LD '12)
Jared Willerson
Alumni Division
Co-Chairs
Paige (Skidmore) Dickow ('78, LD '14)
Kevin Evans ('87, LD '14)
Committee
Rob Alford ('92, LD '24)
Kent Capps ('93)
Paige Collier ('88, LD '23)
Carter Clark ('87, LD '17)
Lou Dempsey ('87, LD '17)
Bo Hammond ('06)
Doug Hendrickson ('74)
Chris Jefts '84
Sally (Cash) Johnson ('87)
Parents Division
Co-Chairs
Tom Bethel
Terri Pierce
Megan (Gates) Watters ('97, LD '23)
Committee
Katharine (French) Flory ('82, LD '20)
Jonathan Harris ('99, LD '22)
Dr. Bob Hortman ('72)
Ransom James ('92, LD '23)
Wright Ledbetter ('85, LD '19)
Luke Lester ('84, LD '13)
Tashia Twyman
Contact Us
For more information about the Ever Forward campaign and ways to contribute, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Julie (Wilson) Lucas ('97).
