BC Giving Day 2021

3,101
Donors
112% of 2,750 Donor goal
$799,182
Donated
This campaign ended on March 10, 2021, but you can still make a gift to Boston College by clicking here!
Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development
48% 73 Donorsfunded$6,420 Donated
About


What means the most to you? Make your difference on BC Giving Day, March 9, 2021. This is your opportunity to get behind the BC causes you care about most. Your support gives students and faculty the motivation and resources they need to succeed and change the world. And thanks to $150,000+ in generous challenge funds, your gift will make an even greater impact.

INFLUENCERS WANTED!

Sign up now as a social media advocate to spread the word to your entire BC network! As an advocate, you’ll not only inspire your fellow alumni, classmates, and friends to support the BC causes they care about most; you’ll be also recognized for your impact. All sharing buttons generate a campaign link that is unique to you, so you’ll be able to see the number of clicks, gifts, and dollars you generate. 

Everyone’s participation counts! #BCGivingDay

Matches & Challenges
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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$15,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25

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Donation Challenge

$10,000 if 50 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Class of 2001

Offered by Michelle Hughes Benfer '01

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Donation Challenge

$10,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Parents

Offered by Lindsay and Charley Moore, P'23

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Donation Challenge

$10,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Classes between 2011 & 2020

Offered by An anonymous member of the Class of 2012

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Donation Challenge

$5,000 if 300 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Volunteers

Offered by An anonymous member on the BC Alumni Association Board of Directors

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Donation Challenge

$2,021 if 40 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Class of 2021

Offered by Joe and Franca Hobbs, P'21

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Donation Challenge

$1,000 if 25 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Philip Frattaroli

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Donation Challenge

$50 if 5 donors give in the next over 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For 

Offered by Mairead McNameeKing

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $500

Match Complete!

Offered by Katherine Hailey & Nicholas Hailey

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $100

Match Complete!

Offered by Christopher Marino

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FAQs
Updates
Thank you for joining us for Giving Day 2021!

Phew, what a day! As we catch our breath from yet another tremendous BC Giving Day we are so grateful to count you among the thousands of donors who supported a BC cause.  


All told, you contributed a whopping $804,107 to dozens of causes across BC and BC Law. On behalf of all of those worthy schools, groups, programs, and individuals, THANK YOU!


1278 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa
Giving Day After Party!

No need to have FOMO—You can still join the Giving Day After Party by making a gift here

Your contribution will make a major difference for BC students and faculty.


Thank you to everyone who joined BC Giving Day! We are so grateful for your support.

1279 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa
Campaign Extended!

We heard you loud and clear! 

We're keeping our campaign open for a little longer to help count your gift for Giving Day! ⏲️

Thank you to our community of alumni, parents, and friends who have joined us over the last day to support their BC cause. We are immensely grateful for your support!

1279 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa
Morning Update - We're so close! 🎁❤️🦅

We're in the home stretch! Can you get us over the finish line?

Unbelievable! Nearly $500,000 raised for Giving Day and a just under a couple of hours to go. Here's the latest on our challenges:

  • Giving Day Goal: Only 360 donors to go to hit 2,500 and unlock our 5th donor milestone and another $15,000!
  • Volunteer Challenge: Only 95 Volunteers to go
  • GOLD Challenge: Only 116 donors to go
  • Parents Challenge: ALMOST THERE 51 donors to go


Let's take a moment to celebrate the following challenges completed:

  • 4 donor milestones met: Every 500 donors unlocks $15,000 in financial aid from Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
  • Joe and Franca Hobbs, P'21 gave $2,021 because 53 SENIORS smashed their 40 donor goal
  • Michelle Hughes Benfer '01 gave $10,000 because 54 members in the class of 2001 gave! 


1280 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa
Evening Challenge Update!

We've Crossed the Halfway Mark! Now, Help Us Cross the Finish Line!

It's evening on the Heights and we're over halfway to our BC Giving Day goal of 2,500 donors! Thank you to the alumni, family, and BC friends who have supported their favorite BC cause. Giving Day isn't over yet! Help us cross the finish line to unlock the remaining challenges:

  • Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 will give $15,000 for every 500 donors - 70 donors left 
  • Just for Class of 2021 - Joe and Franca Hobbs, P'21 will give $2,021 if 40 seniors give
  • Just for Volunteers - An anonymous member on the BC Alumni Association Board of Directors will give $5,000 if 300 volunteers give
  • Just for Class of 2001 - Michelle Hughes Benfer '01 will give $10,000 if 50 alumni from the class give
  • Just for Parents - Lindsay and Charley Moore, P'23 will give $10,000 if 500 donors give
  • Just for GOLD Classes between 2011 & 2020 - An anonymous member of the Class of 2012 will give $10,000 if 500 GOLD alumni give
  • Just for the Law School: Danielle Salvucci Black '96 will $15,000 if 150 donors give to support the BC Law
1280 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa
Midday Challenge Update!

Thank you to the 875 donors who supported their BC cause on Giving Day!

It's early afternoon on the Heights and we're closing in on 900 donors for BC Giving Day! That's over 35 percent to our goal. Thank you to the alumni, family, and BC friends who have supported their favorite BC cause.

With seven challenges still active, it's not too late to join!

  • Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 will give $15,000 for every 500 donors
  • Just for Class of 2021 - Joe and Franca Hobbs, P'21 will give $2,021 if 40 senior give
  • Just for Volunteers - An anonymous member on the BC Alumni Association Board of Directors will give $5,000 if 300 volunteers give
  • Just for Class of 2001 - Michelle Hughes Benfer '01 will give $10,000 if 50 alumni from the class give
  • Just for Parents - Lindsay and Charley Moore, P'23 will give $10,000 if 500 donors give
  • Just for GOLD Classes between 2011 & 2020 - An anonymous member of the Class of 2012 will give $10,000 if 500 GOLD alumni give
  • Just for the Law School: Danielle Salvucci Black '96 will $15,000 if 150 donors give to support the BC Law


1280 days ago by Cynthia Figueroa

Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon61%Alumni
Parent icon14%Parents
Book icon4%Students
Suitcase icon6%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon2%Friends
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Advocates

Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Danielle Salvucci Black '96 photo
Danielle Salvucci Black '96
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25 photo
Board of Regents members Kate Ascione '93 and Mike Ascione '93, P'25
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
An anonymous member of the Class of 2012 photo
An anonymous member of the Class of 2012
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!
Lindsay and Charley Moore, P'23 photo
Lindsay and Charley Moore, P'23
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!
Michelle Hughes Benfer '01 photo
Michelle Hughes Benfer '01
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

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