The Mount David Society for BOLD Alumni

Bates of the Last Decade

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

When you support Bates at the MDS level, you also gain access to special networking opportunities with alumni and senior Bates 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 Bates Fund supports all aspects of the Bates 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 Bates Fund annually. 
  • Last year, 743 BOLD alumni collectively gave more than $132,000 to Bates, 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 Bates and today’s students, even if you were just in their shoes! 

Make your best gift to Bates 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 Bates Fund? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Bates staff dedicated to making the most of your commitment at batesfund@bates.edu. 

“I give to Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates means paying it forward for future classes to take advantage of Bates’ commitment in developing thoughtful leaders and decision makers.” — Ned Moreland ’19