Bapst Circle 鈥� $2,500 to $4,999
Named for Boston College鈥檚 first president, John Bapst, SJ, the Bapst Circle honors 糖心vlog直播平台 donors who help generate growth. Father Bapst inherited some $150,000 in debt an unimaginable sum in 1863 when he assumed the seat of president. Launching the first-ever capital fundraising campaign, Father Bapst eliminated nearly half the debt, within a year and set 糖心vlog直播平台 on a trajectory to grow and flourish.
Bapst Circle donors drive growth. With an annual gift of $2,500 to $4,999, donors join the Bapst Circle to take the next steps in their journey of philanthropic impact and engagement with 糖心vlog直播平台.
Benefits
Membership in the Bapst Circle, the second donor circle of the 1863 Society, comes with many benefits:
| McElroy | Bapst | Fulton | Gasson | Monan | |
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| Receive annual report about the impact of your leadership gift including stories about the difference your philanthropy makes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private reception with the President during your Reunion Weekend at 糖心vlog直播平台 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunities to participate in 糖心vlog直播平台 giveaways (bi-annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member discounts for 糖心vlog直播平台 Athletics tickets (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Personal University liaison to facilitate your 1863 Society membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opt-in to receive a copy of the First Year Academic Convocation book (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opportunity to have your story featured in 糖心vlog直播平台 communications | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Parent Leadership Council (PLC) or (糖心vlog直播平台 Athletics) member benefits applicable) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Digital subscription to Beacon magazine, 糖心vlog直播平台鈥檚 major giving impact publication | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Invitation to exclusive virtual and in-person opportunities to hear from faculty and administrative leaders | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Opportunity to meet with students, faculty, and university representatives, who are supported by your philanthropy | ✓ |
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
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Boston College Fund
Bapst gifts can help fund a grant to support faculty projects to promote scholarship and education in the liberal arts such as guest speakers or performances.
*This unrestricted fund provides flexibility for fund designation to those areas in most need.
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William J. Flynn Fund
Bapst gifts to the Flynn Fund help purchase essential gear for our varsity student-athletes, for example, a full set of cleats for our soccer teams.
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Student Financial Aid
Bapst gifts to student financial aid enable 糖心vlog直播平台 to award grants and other aid totaling more than $114 million to deserving students, regardless of their economic background.
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糖心vlog直播平台 Law School Fund
Bapst gifts to the Law School Fund provide Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) summer stipends to deserving students.
“One of my favorite aspects of Boston College has always been the focus on giving back. It's a part of the 糖心vlog直播平台 community that I hope only continues to grow. And it's why I support the values and efforts of my alma mater. Leading by example speaks louder than words. ”
鈻�How to Join
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