The Mount David Society for BOLD Alumni

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of the Last Decade

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of the Last Decade (BOLD) are an essential part of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community. To invite BOLD alumni to become leaders in supporting the college, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has special Mount David Society levels to ensure you can have an impact on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students and faculty early in your philanthropic journey.

When you support ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at the MDS level, you also gain access to special networking opportunities with alumni and senior ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff, as well as invitations to on-campus President’s Reception events and regional MDS events. 

Making a leadership gift is crucial to the health and longevity of the college.

  • The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund supports all aspects of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience, including: financial aid, student life and well-being, academic programs, the arts, internship opportunities, athletics, and much more.  
  • Mount David Society donors contribute nearly 80% to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund annually. 
  • Last year, 743 BOLD alumni collectively gave more than $132,000 to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, and nearly half of that was from BOLD alumni who chose to make Mount David Society-level gifts. Joining the Mount David Society is an investment in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and today’s students, even if you were just in their shoes! 

Make your best gift to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and join the Mount David Society today to begin your own tradition of philanthropic support to the college. Make a recurring gift to maximize your annual support by making MDS-level gifts in manageable monthly increments.

Mount David Society giving levels by class:

ClassAmountMonthly Gift
1 to 5 years out
(Classes of 2021 – 2025)		 $500$42
6 to10 years out
(Classes of 2020 – 2016)		$1000$84

 Please note: Monthly gift amounts above reflect 12 payments (July-June); recognition as a Mount David Society member for BOLD alumni will be based on total giving from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

Have questions about BOLD or Leadership Giving to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff dedicated to making the most of your commitment at batesfund@bates.edu. 

“I give to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to support the community that shaped me and continues to open doors long after graduation. Even five years out, I still feel the strength of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network and I want today’s students to experience that same sense of connection and opportunity.” — Christie Fatica ‘20

“Having the opportunity to give back to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ means paying it forward for future classes to take advantage of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’ commitment in developing thoughtful leaders and decision makers.” — Ned Moreland ’19