Class Agents

Class agents play an important role in keeping alumni connected and involved with Bates — creating a sense of community among classmates and strengthening their relationship with the college. Class Agents responsibilities include:

  • Lead by example: Make your gift to Bates by December 31.
  • Contact 10–20 classmates about making their Bates Fund gift.
  • Share news from campus and speak with classmates about the importance of giving to Bates.
  • Encourage classmates to participate in virtual or in-person alumni programming.
  • Thank those who made a gift with a personal thank-you.

Class Agents contact classmates about supporting Bates and share news from campus. There are more than 400 dedicated class agents who are integral to the success of our fundraising efforts. With the support and drive of our current agents, the class agent program is poised to create a strong foundation for Bates’ continued success and growth for years to come.

We hope the fundraising resources provided here are helpful. Please contact your staff liaison – listed below – with any questions.

+Fundraising Resources
+Annual Giving Staff Liaisons

Casey Andersen ’12
Classes: 1971–1980
randerse@bates.edu | 207-755-5976

Lauren Bean
Classes: 2002–2012
lbean@bates.edu | 207-755-5974

Jesse Blackburn
Classes: 2013–2023
jblackbu@bates.edu | 207-755-5990

Nina Emmi ’10
Classes: 1948–1956
nemmi@bates.edu | 207-786-8255

Amy Jefferson
Classes: 1991–2001
ajeffers@bates.edu | 207-755-5989

Lynn Keating
Classes: 1957–1970
lkeating@bates.edu | 207-786-6993

Sarah Tiedemann
Classes: 1981–1990
stiedema@bates.edu | 207-753-6951