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ONE presents a speaker series for our community. Join us for conversations with speakers who bring fresh perspectives and real insight. COMMUNITY GIVING SCHOOL FAMILY GIVING BUSINESS GIVING one community speaker series ONE presents a speaker series for our community. Join us for conversations with speakers who bring fresh perspectives and real insight. Topics that inform, challenge, and connect us. Designed to inform, inspire, and connect. Join us. upcoming events Join Orinda Network for Education (ONE) for a special evening with world renowned astrophysicist, UC Berkeley professor, and Orinda resident, Alex Filipenkko. In his talk entitled "Exciting Results with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope," we'll discover how the James Webb Space Telescope reveals newborn stars, cosmic dust, and secrets the Hubble Space Telescope could never show. The event takes place at the historic Orinda Theatre, located at 4 Orinda Theatre Square. Guests will enjoy ample underground parking and easy access within walking distance from BART. Plan to arrive early to explore Theatre Square’s many options for dining and drinks. BUY TICKETS HERE

On May 13th, 2026, all of Orinda unites in support of our schools! Make a gift today. DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs ONE day. ONE community. ONE goal. $50,000 for Orinda schools. We need to raise $25,000 to unlock a $25,000 matching gift. Every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar. We're coming together as a community for ONE day to support every student in Orinda, TK-12. Help us unlock the match. Giving another way? If you plan to give by check or donor advised fund, please email us at dayofgiving@oneorinda.org and we can ensure your gift is included in the ONE Day of Giving goal! Donation Form Note: To pay by credit card, press the yellow "Secure Payment" button to prompt a payment pop up window that will appear at the TOP of this page.

Calling all Miramonte Alums! Show your support of your Alma Mater and all Orinda's public schools by making a donation here. And join the MatsNation Alumni group today! DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs Miramonte's 1955 Fund Donate to Miramonte’s 1955 Fund, a fund that celebrates the founding year of Miramonte, by supporting Miramonte’s greatest needs. Honor past graduates and teachers by investing in today’s students and educators. Your generous contribution helps ensure Miramonte's legacy for present and future generations of Miramonte students. Click here to learn more about MatsNation, Miramonte’s Official Alumni Association. Connect with your classmates Stay informed about upcoming class reunions Get access to reunion planning resources and curated Miramonte reunion experiences. Discover other MATS via alumni spotlight articles Receive important Miramonte news and event updates

FAMILY GIVING donate stock EMPLOYEE GIVING Donate by Mail Donor Advised Funds Donate ONLINE to ONE-glorietta Thank you for supporting Glorietta Elementary School through your donation to ONE-Glorietta! Glorietta’s ONE Ask for the 26/27 school year is $2,200 per student. This amount helps bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost to educate each student at Glorietta. Please know that every donation helps. We aim for 100% participation and appreciate your contribution at whatever level feels right for your family. Select either "Give Today" to pay the full amount at once or "Give in Installments" to make your donation in monthly or quarterly payments. Please be sure to indicate the frequency of your gift and how many payments you wish to make.* To promise your donation now and follow up with a non-electronic payment later, select "Check/DAF/Pledge" as your payment method. *Administrators may need to edit your installment payment amount to ensure completion within the current academic year. You may be able to Double your Donation or more with a corporate match! Check directly with your employer or click here to see if you qualify and learn how to submit. When requesting a corporate match, select Orinda Network for Education (Tax ID #94-2623617) as your designated charity, and indicate your school name as the “project" or in your donation comments. Be sure to include your name with your match, as anonymous match requests are difficult to trace back to you and your school. Questions? Contact Alison Mitchell and Julia Sachdev at waysmeans@gloriettaparents.club . Orinda Network for Education (ONE) appreciates your support of Orinda's students. GL Form Click here to return to the top of the form and view your on-screen confirmation

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs ALUMNI giving If you are the parent or guardian of a currently enrolled student in an Orinda public school and are interested in making your annual contribution, please visit our Family Giving page here. If you would like to make a donation on behalf of your business, visit our Business Giving page here. online gifts Strong Schools, Strong Community We are grateful that we have been able to count on the broader Orinda community of school parents, residents, empty-nesters, and local businesses to help us maintain a long-standing tradition of filling in the funding gap left by the state. ONE is now pleased to offer Miramonte High School Alumni the opportunity to give back in honor of the exceptional education they received while they were an Orinda student. DONATE HERE VIA CREDIT CARD To connect with other Miramonte Alumni, visit the MatsNation online platform here . Donate by check Donating by check is a fast and convenient way to make your donation in support of Orinda's schools, alleviating the fees associated with credit card purchases. For prompt and accurate processing of your donation, please download and fill out this paper form to accompany your check. It will ask you to provide your name, address, phone, and email, as well as how you would like your name to appear in public recognition lists. Please mail your check to: Orinda Network for Education 21 ‘C’ Orinda Way, #123 Orinda, CA 94563 Employee giving programs Through Employee Giving Programs , you can significantly increase your donation to ONE. Even retired employees can often participate. Generally, gifts are matched up to 12 months after donation has been made, although the timing varies from company to company. Visit our Employee Giving Programs page to learn more about Matching Gifts, Volunteer Matching Grants, and Payroll Giving to see if your employer participates. Please have matching donations directed to "Orinda Network for Education," with a comment, note, or project name to indicate your school affiliation(s). The impact of your gift to ONE may be doubled or possibly tripled! If you need any assistance in filling out Employee Giving Program forms, please contact us at administrator@oneorinda.org . donate by mail matching gifts donor advised funds Donor Advised Funds ONE is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #94-2623617 and can accept contributions from your Donor Advised Fund. When submitting your donation, please include your name as you wish it to appear in recognition materials. Donor Advised Funds may be sent to: Orinda Network for Education 21 ‘C’ Orinda Way, #123 Orinda, CA 94563 donate stock Donate Stock Gifts of appreciated securities can have significant tax benefits for the donor. Check with your accountant to see what benefits it may have for you. To begin your stock donation to ONE, please fill out the Stock Donation Form . This form will notify ONE of all pertinent information regarding your donation, as well as provide you with a PDF form to present to your broker to facilitate the transaction. Stock donations should be directed to "Orinda Network for Education." Complete Stock Donation Form Planned Giving Planned Gifts include bequests made through wills, retirement plans, and revocable trusts, as well as lifetime gifts that provide income payments to donors and their beneficiaries. Life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts typically involve present-day transfers of gift assets, immediate tax advantages, and continuing income streams to the donor with future distributions to ONE for its specific charitable purposes. Charitable lead trusts can also offer significant tax advantages to the donor and reliable streams of charitable income to ONE. If you haven’t already named "Orinda Network for Education" (ONE) in your estate planning documents and/or retirement instruments, please contact your estate planning attorney and/or financial advisor for advice and assistance with amending your estate planning documents and/or beneficiary forms. To learn more about Planned Giving, please contact Emily Allen at executivedirector@oneorinda.org . planned giving donate a vhicle donate a vehicle ONE has teamed up with Car Donations Services, Inc. (CDS) to provide you with the easiest way possible to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle for a tax deduction - running or not! CDS uses multiple methods to sell the vehicles, so your vehicle will sell for more, which means more money for ONE, and a larger tax deduction for you. Car Donations Services has been helping local charities since 1990 and will take care of every aspect of your car donation, allowing you peace of mind that the transaction will be completed efficiently and properly. CDS is a licensed Commercial Fundraiser as recognized by the California State Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts. To begin the process of donating your vehicle, visit ONE's CDS webpage here , or call 1-888-686-4483. volunteer Volunteer Orinda Network for Education is always in need of dedicated volunteers to assist in a variety of tasks. If you would like to get involved, contact us at hello@oneorinda.org.

FAMILY GIVING donate stock EMPLOYEE GIVING Donate by Mail Donor Advised Funds donate online to one-WAGNER RANCH Thank you for supporting Wagner Ranch! Your generous donation today makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students. For the 2026-2027 school year, our suggested per-student Ask is $2,200, with an optional Circle Up gift of $300. This year's Ask has been increased to align with the other Orinda elementary schools, keep pace with rising costs, and help bridge the gap between the actual cost of providing an exceptional educational experience and what state funding provides. Your donations support the staff, programs, and resources our students rely on every day, including instructional aides, smaller class sizes, the Innovation Lab, classroom supplies and books, technology, library services, and other resources. Every donation helps make a difference. Your donation—at any level—helps us reach our goal of 100% family participation. It’s about coming together as a community to support our kids! Thank you for contributing in a way that works for your family. Your support truly matters. Please use the form below to donate online today. Refer to the table on the left for suggested Sponsor Levels Per Student, and select your desired donation amount in the form on the right. Select either "Give Today" to pay the full amount at once or "Give in Installments" to make your donation in monthly or quarterly payments. Please be sure to indicate the frequency of your gift and how many payments you wish to make.* To promise your donation now and follow up with a non-electronic payment later, select "Check/DAF/Pledge" as your payment method. *Administrators may need to edit your installment payment amount to ensure completion within the current academic year. You may be able to Double your Donation or more with a corporate match! Check directly with your employer or click here to see if you qualify and learn how to submit. When requesting a corporate match, select Orinda Network for Education (Tax ID #94-2623617) as your designated charity, and indicate your school name as the “project" or in your donation comments. Be sure to include your name with your match, as anonymous match requests are difficult to trace back to you and your school. Questions? Please contact Emily Carman-Benner or Adina Macinca, Co-VPs of Fundraising, Wagner Ranch Parents Club at fundraising@wagnerranch.org . The Wagner Ranch Parents Club and Orinda Network for Education (ONE) appreciate your support of our students. WR Form Sponsor Levels Per Student Click here to return to the top of the form and view your on-screen confirmation

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  Documents FAQ JOIN OUR TEAM mission statement board of directors who we are staff our partners Investment Committee non-descrinimation policy JOIN OUR TEAM job opportunities Communications & Operations Assistant We’re seeking a detail-oriented Communications & Operations Assistant to support marketing communications, donor and financial transaction processing, and core operational systems for ONE and MatsNation. This role focuses on executing scheduled communications, managing key administrative workflows, and coordinating vendors, tools, and event support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Download the full job description mission statement

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  contact Orinda Network for Education (ONE) 21 ‘C’ Orinda Way, #123 Orinda, CA 94563 Voice and Text: (925) 322-0336 hello@oneorinda.org Alicia Keenan & Stephanie Wraight, Co-Presidents • president@oneorinda.org Emily Allen, Executive Director • executivedirector@oneorinda.org Jenny Day, Treasurer • treasurer@oneorinda.org Cherie Yueh, Finance Officer • financeofficer@oneorinda.org Janey McWhorter, Development & MHS Alumni Association • matsnation@oneorinda.org Gabrielle Anthony, Donor Database & Stewardship Manager • administrator@oneorinda.org Tax ID# 94-2623617 JOIN THE MAILING LIST

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  who we are Orinda Network for Education (ONE) is an educational foundation that unites Orinda’s stakeholders to preserve and enhance our signature educational programs and provides for exceptional teachers and staff, promoting continued academic excellence for every student in Orinda’s public schools. Documents FAQ JOIN OUR TEAM mission statement board of directors who we are staff our partners Investment Committee non-descrinimation policy Who we are mission statement Mission Statement The mission of Orinda Network for Education (ONE) is to preserve and enhance Orinda’s signature educational programs and provide for exceptional teachers and staff to promote continued academic excellence for every student in Orinda schools. ONE strengthens, streamlines, and amplifies the collective fundraising efforts of Parents’ Clubs and the Orinda community. To bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost to educate each student in Orinda, on an annual basis, ONE will: Support and enhance the educational TK - 12 experience of each student in Orinda’s six public schools: Del Rey Elementary, Glorietta Elementary, Sleepy Hollow Elementary, Wagner Ranch Elementary, Orinda Intermediate School (OIS), and Miramonte High School Raise the funds required to advance academic excellence in Orinda public schools beyond what is possible with public dollars alone Provide a forum for all Orinda Parents’ Clubs to collaborate and share best practices, ensuring the effective, efficient, and equitable use of resources to enhance a high quality educational experience for Orinda students, teachers, and staff Connect Orinda school Parents’ Clubs, local businesses, and community members in partnership through fundraising efforts to support education for all Orinda students Offer access to better investment opportunities with oversight and management by building an endowment, sustaining Orinda schools and the student experience into the future Board of Directors ONE REPRESENTATIVES Miramonte High School Liz Daoust & Kristan Mayer Orinda Intermediate School Ashley Garcia & Jessica MacDiarmid Del Rey Elementary Elizabeth Ackerman & Maren Savage Glorietta Elementary Jimmy Ellis & Caitlin Stahle Sleepy Hollow Elementary Ariel Kurland & Carla Sparolini Wagner Ranch Elementary Emily Carman-Benner & Morgan Tarr OFFICERS-AT-LARGE Alicia Keenan & Stephanie Wraight, Co-Presidents Brian Rogers, Investment Committee Chair Bella Shirin, Vice President, Schools Natalie Taquino, Vice President, Community Jenny Day, Treasurer Hadley Mickel, Member-at-Large board of directors Staff EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Emily Allen executivedirector@oneorinda.org FINANCE OFFICER Cherie Yueh financeofficer@oneorinda.org DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING MANAGER Janey McWhorter matsnation@oneorinda.org DONOR DATABASE & STEWARDSHIP MANAGER Gabrielle Anthony administrator@oneorinda.org staff Investment Committee Brian Rogers - Chair Laura Andron Jesus Arguelles Gesa Jaravata John Nicolini Alex Rogin investmet committee Our Partners ONE works in close partnership with the following organizations: our partners Frequently Asked Questions What is the history of ONE? How is ONE governed? Why do our public schools need private funding? What is the relationship between ONE and each of the six Orinda public schools? How are school budgets and the ONE Ask determined? How do I donate to ONE? What does Business/Community/Alumni fundraising support? What is ONE’s Impact on Orinda schools? How does ONE raise money? How can I get involved with ONE? FAQ organizational integrity At ONE, we prioritize transparency and accountability as part of our commitment to our community and donors. We believe in providing open access to key documents that reflect our operations, governance, and impact. Below, you’ll find links to important resources: Audited Financial Statements IRS Form 990 Annual Report Operating Agreement Bylaws Board of Director Meeting Minutes These documents are available here for your review. We are committed to openness in our operations and governance and invite you to explore these resources to learn more about how we work and the impact we make. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us . documents Non- Descrimination Policy non-discrimination policy Orinda Network for Education (“ONE”) does not discriminate in employment or any of ONE's activities or operations against any individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decisionmaking, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No project or activity administered by ONE will exclude from participation, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any individual or group based on the above. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our employees, volunteers, directors, officers, supporters, contributors, donors, and beneficiaries.

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAMS family giving If you are not a currently enrolled school family and would like to support our schools, please visit our Community Giving and/or Business Giving pages here. DONATE ONLINE For over forty years, the Orinda community of school parents, residents, and businesses have maintained a long standing tradition of financially supporting its schools, filling the gap between what is provided by state and local governments, and what our children need to thrive. California ranks in the bottom third of the nation in public school funding yet our schools, elementary through high school, are some of the top performing schools in the state. Many communities, like Orinda, depend on local sources such as parcel taxes and parent and community donations to augment state funding. These additional monies pay for important programming and staff, including art and music instruction, physical education, electives, librarians, and college counseling. Our goal is 100% family participation so please donate at whatever level is possible for you. Make your contribution online via YOUR SCHOOL'S secure donation pages: ONE Del Rey ONE Del Rey ONE Glorietta ONE Glorietta ONE OIS ONE OIS ONE Miramonte ONE Miramonte ONE Sleepy Hollow ONE Sleepy Hollow ONE Wagner Ranch ONE Wagner Ranch School Parents who own businesses are also welcome to participate in our Business Partner Program here. online gifts Donate by check Donating by check is a fast and convenient way to make your donation in support of Orinda's schools, alleviating the fees associated with credit card purchases. In addition, if you have students at more than one school, you can write one check to Orinda Network for Education and have your donation allocated to multiple school sites. For prompt and accurate processing of your donation, please download and fill out this paper form to accompany your check. It will ask you to provide your name, address, phone, email, and student(s) name with school designation(s), as well as how you would like your name to appear in public recognition lists. Please mail your check to: Orinda Network for Education 21 ‘C’ Orinda Way, #123 Orinda, CA 94563 Donate by Mail EmployeE GIVING PROGRAMS Through Employee Giving Programs , you can significantly increase your donation to ONE. Even retired employees can often participate. Generally, gifts are matched up to 12 months after donation has been made, although the timing varies from company to company. Visit our Employee Giving Programs page to learn more about Matching Gifts, Volunteer Matching Grants, and Payroll Giving to see if your employer participates. Please have matching donations directed to "Orinda Network for Education," with a comment, note, or project name to indicate your school affiliation(s). The impact of your gift to ONE may be doubled or possibly tripled! If you need any assistance in filling out Employee Giving Program forms, please contact us at administrator@oneorinda.org . employer matching donor advised fund Donor Advised Funds ONE is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #94-2623617 and can accept contributions from your Donor Advised Fund. When submitting your donation, please include your name as you wish it to appear in recognition materials. Donor Advised Funds may be sent to: Orinda Network for Education 21 ‘C’ Orinda Way, #123 Orinda, CA 94563 Donate Stock Donate Stock Gifts of appreciated securities can have significant tax benefits for the donor. Check with your accountant to see what benefits it may have for you. To begin your stock donation to ONE, please fill out the Stock Donation Form . This form will notify ONE of all pertinent information regarding your donation, as well as provide you with a PDF form to present to your broker to facilitate the transaction. Stock donations should be directed to "Orinda Network for Education." Complete Stock Donation Form Planned Giving Planned Gifts include bequests made through wills, retirement plans, and revocable trusts, as well as lifetime gifts that provide income payments to donors and their beneficiaries. Life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts typically involve present-day transfers of gift assets, immediate tax advantages, and continuing income streams to the donor with future distributions to ONE for its specific charitable purposes. Charitable lead trusts can also offer significant tax advantages to the donor and reliable streams of charitable income to ONE. If you haven’t already named "Orinda Network for Education" (ONE) in your estate planning documents and/or retirement instruments, please contact your estate planning attorney and/or financial advisor for advice and assistance with amending your estate planning documents and/or beneficiary forms. To learn more about Planned Giving, please contact Emily Allen at executivedirector@oneorinda.org . Legacy Society and Planned Giving donate a vehicle ONE has teamed up with Car Donations Services, Inc. (CDS) to provide you with the easiest way possible to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle for a tax deduction - running or not! CDS uses multiple methods to sell the vehicles, so your vehicle will sell for more, which means more money for ONE, and a larger tax deduction for you. Car Donations Services has been helping local charities since 1990 and will take care of every aspect of your car donation, allowing you peace of mind that the transaction will be completed efficiently and properly. CDS is a licensed Commercial Fundraiser as recognized by the California State Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts. To begin the process of donating your vehicle, visit ONE's CDS webpage here , or call 1-888-686-4483. donate a vehicle Volunteer Orinda Network for Education is always in need of dedicated volunteers to assist in a variety of tasks. If you would like to get involved, contact us at hello@oneorinda.org. Volunteer If you are not a currently enrolled school family and would like to support our schools, please visit our Community Giving and/or Business Giving pages here.