{"id":146305,"date":"2022-05-11T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=146305"},"modified":"2023-05-04T11:21:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:21:55","slug":"bates-announces-updated-bates-campaign-total-of-336-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2022\/05\/11\/bates-announces-updated-bates-campaign-total-of-336-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates announces updated total of $336 million for Bates Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bates Campaign has reached a new total of $336 million in pledges and gifts, reported Vice President for College Advancement Sarah R. Pearson \u201975 to the Bates College Board of Trustees during the board\u2019s recently concluded spring meeting on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign, which was announced publicly five years ago with the largest dollar goal in college history \u2014 $300 million \u2014 concludes on June 30, 2022. The most recent dollar update, announced in November, was $282 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a tremendous moment of pride for Bates and for our entire community,\u201d said Bates President Clayton Spencer. \u201cFive years ago, we invited the Bates community to embrace the college\u2019s aspirations and hopes as their own. And they have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The message from our community of donors is crystal clear. In return, I extend our deep appreciation and gratitude.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She added, \u201cEach and every gift from Bates alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students has helped to strengthen the college. Today, Bates is better resourced and equipped, on all fronts, to deliver a transformational educational experience and to widen the door of opportunity for talented students of any means. While the results of the campaign are not yet completely in, the message from our community of donors is crystal clear. In return, I extend our deep appreciation and gratitude.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A major thrust of the Bates Campaign is to strengthen the college’s need-based financial aid program to support student access and success throughout their Bates experience. The campaign sought $75 million for its financial aid priority, Investing in Opportunity; donors gave nearly double that. (Josh Kuckens\/Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo everyone who has contributed, in any way, to the continued success of the Bates Campaign: thank you for your resolve, devotion, and generosity,\u201d said Vice President for College Advancement Sarah Pearson \u201975. \u201cWith six weeks still remaining until the campaign\u2019s conclusion, I am confident that the Bates community will continue to go above and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added, \u201cI also wish to extend gratitude and appreciation to Bates faculty, staff, and students who have provided their time and talent to communicate to our prospective donors why Bates continues to be an amazing and invaluable place. Success feels wonderful; success achieved within the community we love is simply inspirational.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campaign Priorities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

During the campaign, the college\u2019s philanthropic needs were framed around four priorities: Driving Academic Excellence<\/a>, including an equity-driven drive to improve STEM facilities and education; Investing in Opportunity<\/a>, including strengthened support for need-based financial aid; Catalyzing Student Success<\/a>, including leadership and student programs and Purposeful Work; and Building Financial Sustainability<\/a>, including all annual gifts by alumni and parents to the Bates Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Announced publicly in 2017 with a goal of $300 million, the Bates Campaign now totals $336 million with six weeks remaining until the campaign\u2019s close on June 30, 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The college has seen the following gifts and achievements during the Bates Campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n