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Investing in a mission that will continue to uplift the common good for generations to come.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From the moment Steve Moore \u201991 carried his belongings up to the third floor of Smith South as a freshman, he felt the kindness that is a unique aspect of the Bates residential experience. That first impression and the transformative power of the liberal arts have fueled a lifelong commitment to Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Steve Moore \u201991<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When the opportunity to work in higher education arose, Steve felt it was a natural fit; he knew firsthand how much Bates had shaped his own path. Serving as the vice president for Campus Services at Dartmouth College and, before that, as chief financial officer at Milton Academy for many years, Steve navigated a financial model he describes as incredibly complex. \u201cIt is this very high-touch residential experience that can change your life,\u201d he notes, \u201cbut cheap, it is not.\u201d This professional background in academic administration and finance gives Steve a deep appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work required to deliver an exceptional student experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve\u2019s giving is rooted in a desire to see students tackle the world\u2019s most complex issues, from navigating diverse perspectives to sustainability. \u201cBates is my highest philanthropic priority because I know it firsthand,\u201d Steve explains. \u201cI know the impact of Bates\u2019 campus community: I experienced it, and I benefited from it. Without exaggerating, Bates fundamentally changed me as a person in very good ways and gave me so many lifelong friendships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steve with friends Laura and Sue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Steven and classmate Amy Hutchinson \u201991 in their dorm, JB.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Steve and his parents on graduation day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By consistently giving back through his philanthropy, Steve ensures that the college continues to produce leaders who become entrepreneurs, scholars, advocates, and educators. This winter, Steve deepened his longstanding commitment to Bates\u2019 future by signing an estate commitment form to document his gift and designate it toward a newly established fund, the Steven C. Moore \u201991 Fund, which will be directed to Bates\u2019 unrestricted endowment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve plans to support this fund during his lifetime while continuing his annual support of the Bates Fund. Ultimately, his estate gift to the endowment will ensure a transformative Bates experience for generations to come. His legacy is one of trust\u2014investing in a mission he knows firsthand will continue to uplift the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have questions or would like to speak with a member of our staff, please contact the Bates Office of Gift Planning at 800-762-3145 or giftplanning@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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