How You Can Support CAIS
Since CAIS was founded in 1981, philanthropy has played an essential role in helping our school grow and thrive. Today, charitable giving continues to bridge the gap between tuition and the full cost of a CAIS education, providing vital resources for our students, teachers, programs, and community.
Each year, CAIS families come together to support two primary fundraising efforts: the Firedragon Annual Fund in the fall and ShowCAIS, our annual auction gala and community celebration, in the spring.
Giving is only one way to make an impact. Parent volunteers are essential partners in our fundraising efforts—helping us build excitement, strengthen connections, and inspire our community to support CAIS.
If you have questions about giving or would like to get involved as an Advancement volunteer, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Berkley Summerlin at 415-861-0366.
Together, we invest in the CAIS of today—and help build an even stronger CAIS for the future.
Giving Circles
Gifts to CAIS give us great reason to celebrate! In a similar manner, just as traditional festivals focus attention throughout the year on important moments, so too do CAIS giving levels shine a spotlight on the outstanding commitment our community shows to the mission, people, and programs of CAIS through members’ generous support.
| 春节 Chunjie Circle / Spring Festival Circle | $50,000 and above |
| 中秋 Zhongqiu Circle / Mid-Autumn Festival Circle | $25,000 – $49,999 |
| 端午 Duanwu Circle / Dragon Boat Festival Circle | $10,000 – $24,999 |
| 教师 Confucius Circle / Teachers’ Festival Circle | $5,000 – $9,999 |
| 创始人 Founder’s Circle | $1,981-$4,999 |
Meet the Advancement Team
Berkley Summerlin
Director of Advancement
b_summerlin@cais.org
415-861-0366
Myra Wooding
Assistant Director of Advancement
m_wooding@cais.org
Contact for the Annual Fund, ShowCAIS sponsorships, and volunteering.
LiJin Yan
Events and Alumni Manager
li_yan@cais.org
Contact for events, in-kind donations, and alumni activities and support
Tim Reitz
Director of Communications
t_reitz@cais.org
Contact for website, publications, and social media
