Class gift
2024 Class Gift
The Class Gift Campaign is an opportunity for members of each graduating class to leave a legacy for their current and future Boston University community. The Class of 2023 broke a record and raised over $52,000 from more than 2,400 donors, and the Class of 2024 is eager to beat them!
Graduation regalia
By making a leadership gift of $20.24 or more to a cause you care about, you have earned your limited-edition red and white cord to wear at your graduation ceremony as a symbol of your commitment to philanthropy at BU. Once you make your gift, be sure to check out our Instagram @BUClassGift to see when and where to pick your complimentary cord!
Being a leadership donor also gives you first access to all our events—and an exclusive invitation to an intimate celebration with President Ad Interim Freeman in May!
Why we give | Hear from your fellow classmates.
“I made my leadership gift to the Newbury Center because many of my friends are first-generation and have generously benefited from the resources and community they offer. I am incredibly proud to know that Boston University supports this population of Terrier F1RSTS so they can thrive on campus.” Sage Winkler (Questrom’24)
“I made my leadership gift to the BU Women’s Rugby Club because it has encouraged me to continue my passion for sports and has opened a whole new world of community and opportunity for me. My teammates have become my family who I love spending time with both on and off the field!” Amanda Brown (COM’24)
Events
Class Gift hosts several signature events throughout the semester: Trivia Nights, Tavern Takeovers, Giving & Gathering, the 24 Days ’til Graduation Bar Crawl, and so many more. For the latest updates, give us a follow on Instagram @BUClassGift.
How to get involved
Want to get involved with our campaign and general board? Join one of our weekly board meetings on Tuesdays, 6–7 pm, in the Alumni Board Room at 1 Silber Way, 7th floor. Or check out our Program Overview resources below and set up an introductory meeting with Tali by emailing Annatc@bu.edu.
Haven’t made your impact yet?
Making your gift now will get you exclusive access to donor-only events for the entire year. Click the “Give Now” button and select a cause that matters the most to you.
Give Now
Stay connected
We post daily content and live updates about all our happenings on our Instagram @BUClassGift and TikTok @BUClassGift.
Helpful application resources
Class Gift program overview
Class Gift co-chair roles and responsibilities
Class Gift committee member roles and responsibilities
Staff contact
Tali Costopoulos
Student Philanthropy Manager
Annatc@bu.edu
Why join in?
Create your BU legacy
The college experience is so much more than the four years we’ve spent on campus/at home (thanks COVID). Remember the moment you joined your favorite club and met your best friend? Or the places on campus where you felt exhilarated by giving back? Let the legacy live on, and give future Terriers the opportunity to experience all the opportunities BU has to offer by supporting these same areas of campus with your class gift.
Choose your impact
You can choose from dozens of funds to support: your clubs, school or college, various scholarships, athletic programs, volunteer organizations, the Community Service Center, and much more. And 100% of your donation goes directly to the fund you choose. Seriously, it all goes straight to the groups that you care most about supporting.
Increase the value of your degree
Did you know that donor participation has an effect on the rankings for top universities? The more people who give back to BU, the higher it ranks, and the more your degree will be worth in the eyes of future and current employers. It’s really a win-win!
Tap into awesome benefits
Making your donation to the Class Gift unlocks exclusive benefits all year long like donor-only event invites, special offers at events, swag, and a whole lot more. Once you make your donation, these perks are yours all semester long!
Lead by example
Class Gift donors who make a gift of $20.24 or more are counted among our leadership-level donors. As a leadership donor, you are making a greater impact on the BU community and showing your fellow classmates how important it is to give back to the organizations, programs, and opportunities that have given you so much over the past four years.
