Inspire Campaign
Building a Stronger Future
As Louisville Collegiate School celebrated its 110th year, our community came together to make the largest fundraising campaign in school history a reality.
The Inspire Campaign raised nearly $24 million, exceeding every hope and expectation. Most significantly, $17 million will be invested in Collegiate’s endowment, strengthening our school’s financial foundation and providing perpetual support for our annual operating budget. It is a powerful reflection of what is possible when our community comes together around a shared vision for Collegiate’s future.
Led by Campaign Chairs Augusta W. Brown ’94 and Deana Paradis, and made possible through the generosity and leadership of countless donors and volunteers, Inspire will shape Collegiate for generations to come.
With Profound Gratitude
This remarkable achievement belongs to our entire community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who believed in Collegiate’s future and helped make the Inspire Campaign possible.
Inspire Campaign Chairs
Augusta W. Brown ’94
Deana Paradis
Inspire Campaign Honorary Campaign Committee
Paul Bickel
Christy Brown
Chenault Conway ’59
Doug Grisson
Babs Robinson
Louise Wall ’47
Inspire Campaign Steering Committee
Regina Blake
Ceci Conway Boden ’85
Brian Cook ’94
Ian Davis ’01
Lauren Huray
Nora Meldrum ’92
Laurence Nibur
Merida Orr
Greg Pope
Katie Rooprai
Diana Robbins
Beth Salamon
Karen Savitz ’00
Renewing the Heart of Campus
The remaining campaign funds are supporting the long-awaited transformation of our historic 1927 Auditorium and main entrance.
For nearly a century, the Auditorium has been the heart of campus. It is where students gather for Morning Meeting, where performances come to life, where speakers inspire us, and where our community celebrates important milestones together. The renovation honors the history of this beloved space while creating a more welcoming, secure, and inspiring experience for today’s students and those who will follow.
What the Renovation Will Deliver
A Welcoming Front Entrance
A new vestibule and entrance will create a stronger sense of arrival, add an important layer of campus security, and honor our historic neighborhood.
A Reimagined Auditorium Experience
Tiered seating will improve visibility and engagement so every student, family member, and guest has a better experience.
Improved Performance and Gathering Spaces
Renovated lobby and backstage areas will better support students, performers, and visiting speakers.
Modern Sound and Lighting
A new tech mezzanine will provide the sound and lighting capabilities needed for performances, assemblies, and community events.
Leave Your Mark
The campaign may be complete, but there is still an opportunity to leave your mark.
Approximately 40 seat-naming opportunities remain in the newly renovated Auditorium.
A named seat offers a meaningful way to honor a family, celebrate a Collegiate connection, recognize someone special, or create a lasting legacy in a space that will bring our community together for generations.
Additional gifts to Collegiate’s endowment are also welcome and will continue to strengthen the school for generations to come.
To learn more about naming a seat or supporting Collegiate’s endowment, please contact Stephanie Disney, Director of Advancement, at sdisney@louisvillecollegiate.org or 502.479.0343.