Advancement Events

List of 5 items.

• Blazer Dash Scholarship Run

  Notre Dame Preparatory School's Blazer Dash Scholarship Run started in 1997 to benefit endowed scholarships at NDP, including the Alumnae Scholarship Fund which is awarded to daughters of NDP Alumnae each year, as well many memorial scholarships established to honor special alumnae. These scholarships enable NDP to provide various grants for deserving students.

  
  Through the help of family partnerships, sponsorships, and all those who register to run or walk, NDP is able to raise vital scholarship funds, which are critical to the many families who rely on them each year to offset overall tuition expenses.

  
  The event, which takes place in September each year, features both a 5K race and a one-mile walk for all ages and experience levels. Both events start and finish on NDP’s campus, with mapped courses that go through the surrounding neighborhood. Each year, we expect around 600 runners for Race Day as this is a beloved event is open to all NDP alumnae, current students and families, faculty, staff, and members of the broader Baltimore community.
  
  Thanks to all of our 2024 Blazer Dash event sponsors.

  
  If you are interested in learning more about the Blazer Dash or the scholarship funds supported by this event, please contact Lauren Benjamin, Director of Leadership Giving & Alumnae Engagement, at BenjaminL@notredameprep.com.

• Leadership Society Receptions

  Members of Notre Dame Prep's Leadership Society and Young Alumnae Leadership Society are invited to NDP’s annual fall Leadership Society Reception in September and Christmas Leadership Society Reception in December.

  
  Fiscal support for NDP's Leadership Society starts at $1,500, while the Young Alumnae Leadership Society starts at $100 for the Classes of 2021–2024, $250 for the Classes of 2015–2020, and $500 for the Classes of 2005–2014.
  
  

  If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Leadership donor, please contact Lauren Benjamin, Director of Leadership Giving & Alumnae Engagement, at BenjaminL@notredameprep.com.

• Scholarship Breakfast

  In the fall, benefactors are invited to campus for our annual Scholarship Breakfast with our scholarship recipients. This meaningful event offers an opportunity for our donors and students to connect, share stories, and celebrate the transformative power of an NDP education. It also allows us to express our heartfelt gratitude to our scholarship benefactors for their generosity and commitment to our students’ success.
  
  If you are interested in learning more about our Scholarship Breakfast, please contact Colleen Driscoll, Director of Advancement Events, at DriscollC@notredameprep.com.

• Gala

  NDP’s Gala is our signature spring fundraising event when parents, alumnae, and friends come together to celebrate NDP and to raise philanthropic dollars for our students. Our 2025 Gala will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
  
  Proceeds from the Gala have a significant impact on the school as well as students, faculty, and staff. Over the years, the Gala has supported many key initiatives including our Faculty & Staff Benefits Fund through the special 150th Anniversary Gift Effort, Auditorium and Foyer renovations, 21st-century learning enhancements for our students and teachers, STEAM programming, and scholarships.
  
  Visit the NDP Gala page for additional Gala information, including sponsorship opportunities.

   

  If you are interested in learning more about NDP's Gala, please contact Colleen Driscoll, Director of Advancement Events, at DriscollC@notredameprep.com.

• Gateway Reunion

  Our Gateway Reunion brings alumnae who are marking their decade and half-decade reunions back to campus each spring to celebrate.

  
  This year's Gateway Alumnae Reunion, celebrating class years ending in 5 and 0 (2020, 2015, 2010, etc.), will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, with special tribute given to the Class of 1975 who celebrate their 50th Reunion.
  
  

  On the morning of May 2, 2025, the jubilarian Class of 1975 will join us to be honored and to welcome the soon-to-be graduating Class of 2025 at our Senior Alumnae Induction Mass and Brunch.

  
  If you are interested in learning more about our Gateway Reunion, please contact Lauren Benjamin, Director of Leadership Giving & Alumnae Engagement, at BenjaminL@notredameprep.com.