The work of the Development Office is to advance the institution through relationship building. Our fundraising projects not only generate financial support, they also help to build relationships. By educating constituents about our mission and inviting people to become involved with the Academy in whatever manner is comfortable to them, we provide opportunities for meshing their interests with the school’s mission. It is through our education efforts that people come to understand and care, give their wisdom, share their resources and enroll their daughters.

Key Development Office personnel are:

Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB, President and CEO, a Benedictine Sister of Elizabeth, NJ, and former Prioress of the Community. A 1954 graduate of Benedictine Academy, Sister Germaine was appointed Development Director in 1997, and became the head of school in 2003, when the Academy adopted the President/ Principal model. She is a true champion of the Academy! Contact her at 908-352-0670 x 107; email her at germaineosb@benedictineacad.org

Rosemary H. Anderson, Director of Development, produces the publications of the Development Office: the Connections newsletter, Annual Report and Annual Appeal brochure, plus other promotional and advertising materials. She also coordinates most special events. Reach her at 908-352-0670 x 105; email her at randerson@benedictineacad.org

Megan Rodriguez, Development Office Assistant, joined BA in 2008. Ms. Rodriguez is parent of an alumna. She manages the donor database and supports all the office’s activities. Call her at 908-352-0670 x 106; email her at mrodriguez@benedictineacad.org

Mary Barbieri Young, a 1969 BA alumna, works as a Marketing Consultant. A seasoned Development Director and journalist, Ms. Young does publicity for the Academy and assists with Recruiting efforts. She is the volunteer Chair of the Alumnae Association and also serves as administration liaison with the BA Parents Association (BAPA). Reach Ms. Young at 908-352-0670 x 163  (leave message); email her at mary_young1214@yahoo.com

The Development Office operates on a fiscal year basis; the year begins on July 1 of one year and wraps up on June 30 of the following year. The Development Office activities calendar is arranged according to this July – June cycle. Click Annual Appeal, Tuition Assistance, Endowment Fund, Planned Giving, Special Events and Publications to discover more about the key activities of the office.