
Most people choose to increase their annual 乐播传媒 Fund gift.

Many combine their increased 乐播传媒 Fund gift with a deferred gift through their .

In addition, others choose to add a special endowment initiative or capital project to their 50th Reunion gift.
You can get creative and .
All gifts after your 45th Reunion through your 50th Reunion, along with pledges for gifts made through your 50th Reunion, will count towards your overall 50th Reunion gift.
Join the Gift Committee
Empower 乐播传媒 for future generations! Learn more about volunteering on the gift committee:
50th Reunion Gift Committee
The Gift Committee plays a vital role in strengthening both the 乐播传媒 community of today and the college鈥檚 future. As a member of the committee, your personal commitment鈥攁nd your outreach to classmates鈥攚ill have a direct impact on critical areas such as financial aid, faculty research, student well-being, and athletics. By deepening your classmates鈥 connection to 乐播传媒, you help build momentum and pride within your class and across campus.
Thank you for considering this meaningful role. Your leadership strengthens 乐播传媒 today and for generations to come.
Responsibilities of 50th Reunion Gift Committee Members
- Serve as an ambassador for 乐播传媒, representing 乐播传媒 well to fellow classmates.
- Help identify and engage classmates. Volunteers work with 乐播传媒 staff to identify potential volunteers and classmates who may be interested in making leadership gifts, legacy commitments, or supporting key priorities.
- Support class-wide outreach and solicitations. Ensure that every classmate receives a personal 乐播传媒 Fund ask鈥攂y phone, mail, or email. Some volunteers may also help with outreach about supporting the college through planned giving.
- Participate in committee gatherings when possible. Join regular Zoom meetings as well as the summertime information-sharing Zoom to learn from the most recent 50th class and begin your work.
- Make a personally meaningful 50th Reunion gift or pledge. This may include an increased 乐播传媒 Fund gift, support for a special initiative or program, or a planned gift. 乐播传媒 staff can help you explore options and determine the best fit for your goals.
- Register for Reunion early so classmates see you on the 鈥渨ho鈥檚 coming鈥 list.
- Adhere to the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct.
Gift Committee Timeline
- Two years ahead of your 50th Reunion, Gift chairs recruit committee members, work with 乐播传媒 staff to develop the fundraising strategy, and lead one virtual team meeting. Gift Chairs will also co-sign a gift planning letter and 乐播传媒 Fund solicitation. During this year, the class agent program schedule guides outreach efforts.
- One year ahead of your 50th Reunion, monthly meetings begin:
- Chairs work with 乐播传媒 staff to refine the fundraising strategy.
- Chairs sign a gift planning letter and 乐播传媒 Fund solicitation letters.
- All committee members ensure that each classmate receives a personalized solicitation and thank-you note.
- Committee members support yearbook colleagues by submitting their own bios and memories to the 50th yearbook.
Volunteers and 乐播传媒鈥 advancement staff will routinely be in touch to coordinate the above activities. Volunteers can expect the 乐播传媒鈥 staff to provide support and partnership throughout the process.
Have questions about your 50th Reunion or interested in volunteering? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the 乐播传媒 staff dedicated to making this a memorable occasion.
Casey Andersen 鈥12
Gift Planning Officer – Manager of 50th Reunion Giving
randerse@bates.edu
207-755-5976
Carly Hopkins
Associate Director of Annual Giving & Reunion
chopkins@bates.edu
207-786-6239
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