{"id":5026,"date":"2025-02-28T13:51:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/?page_id=5026"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:45:18","slug":"bates-field-hockey-endowment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/leadership-giving-old\/bates-field-hockey-endowment\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates Field Hockey Endowment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3602\" alt=\"Field Hockey loses to Bowdoin 0-1 in overtime at Bates.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740.webp\" style=\"object-position:48% 17%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 17%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740-400x250.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740-900x563.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2023\/11\/170913_Field_Hockey_Bowdoin_0740-1005x628.jpg 1005w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Invest in Excellence: The Bates Field Hockey Endowment Matching Gift Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarkable achievements of our field hockey team serve as a source of immense pride for the entire Bates community. This success is a testament to the dedication of our athletes, coaches, and the unwavering support of our alumni and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build upon this momentum and secure a future of sustained excellence, we are launching the Bates Field Hockey Endowment. This endowment will provide a vital, predictable source of funding, enhancing the team&#8217;s operational budget and supporting crucial needs such as travel, equipment, and training. By supplementing the generous annual support of the Friends of Bates Athletics (FBA), this endowment will elevate our program to new heights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that an exceptionally generous supporter has stepped forward with a $75,000 matching gift to catalyze this initiative. <strong>Every dollar you contribute to the Field Hockey Endowment will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $75,000.<\/strong> This is a unique opportunity to double the impact of your generosity and leave a lasting legacy for Bates Field Hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-green-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/bates-field-hockey-endowment\/?a=8964807\"><strong>Make a Gift \u2014 Support Bates Field Hockey!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your investment in the Field Hockey Endowment will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensure Long-Term Stability:<\/strong> Provide a reliable financial foundation for the program, year after year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance Operational Excellence:<\/strong> Support essential expenses, including travel, equipment, and training resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empower Student-Athletes:<\/strong> Enable our athletes to achieve their full potential, both on and off the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build a Legacy:<\/strong> Create a lasting impact that will benefit generations of Bates field hockey players.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-900x600.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5029\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/02\/WFock-vs-Babson-9-11-2024-31.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We invite you to <a href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/bates-field-hockey-endowment\/?a=8964807\">join us in this pivotal moment<\/a>. Your contribution will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Bates Field Hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please seize this opportunity to double your impact and make a difference. Go Bobcats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-green-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/bates-field-hockey-endowment\/?a=8964807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GIVE NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-garnet-bg has-white-color has-text-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Get in Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more or making a gift, please contact:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a11a96c9e20919eb6d35c1310e78f085\"><strong>Seth Williams<br><\/strong><em>Director of Leadership Giving<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:rwray@bates.edu\">swilliams2@bates.edu<br><\/a>207-755-5988<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce that an exceptionally generous supporter has stepped&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":3602,"parent":3586,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"_dimp_site_id":"","_dimp_override_contact":false,"_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"class_list":["post-5026","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1045"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5026"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5026\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5034,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5026\/revisions\/5034"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3586"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}