Bapst Circle — $2,500 to $4,999
Named for Íæż½ã½ã’s first president, John Bapst, SJ, the Bapst Circle honors Íæż½ã½ã donors who help generate growth. Father Bapst inherited some $150,000 in debt an unimaginable sum in 1863 when he assumed the seat of president. Launching the first-ever capital fundraising campaign, Father Bapst eliminated nearly half the debt, within a year and set Íæż½ã½ã on a trajectory to grow and flourish.
Bapst Circle donors drive growth. With an annual gift of $2,500 to $4,999, donors join the Bapst Circle to take the next steps in their journey of philanthropic impact and engagement with Íæż½ã½ã.
Benefits
Membership in the Bapst Circle, the second donor circle of the 1863 Society, comes with many benefits:
| McElroy | Bapst | Fulton | Gasson | Monan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receive annual report about the impact of your leadership gift including stories about the difference your philanthropy makes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private reception with the President during your Reunion Weekend at Íæż½ã½ã | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunities to participate in Íæż½ã½ã giveaways (bi-annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member discounts for Íæż½ã½ã Athletics tickets (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Personal University liaison to facilitate your 1863 Society membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opt-in to receive a copy of the First Year Academic Convocation book (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opportunity to have your story featured in Íæż½ã½ã communications | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Parent Leadership Council (PLC) or (Íæż½ã½ã Athletics) member benefits applicable) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Digital subscription to Beacon magazine, Íæż½ã½ã’s major giving impact publication | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Invitation to exclusive virtual and in-person opportunities to hear from faculty and administrative leaders | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Opportunity to meet with students, faculty, and university representatives, who are supported by your philanthropy | ✓ |
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
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Íæż½ã½ã Fund
Bapst gifts can help fund a grant to support faculty projects to promote scholarship and education in the liberal arts such as guest speakers or performances.
*This unrestricted fund provides flexibility for fund designation to those areas in most need.
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William J. Flynn Fund
Bapst gifts to the Flynn Fund help purchase essential gear for our varsity student-athletes, for example, a full set of cleats for our soccer teams.
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Student Financial Aid
Bapst gifts to student financial aid enable Íæż½ã½ã to award grants and other aid totaling more than $114 million to deserving students, regardless of their economic background.
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Íæż½ã½ã Law School Fund
Bapst gifts to the Law School Fund provide Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) summer stipends to deserving students.
“One of my favorite aspects of Íæż½ã½ã has always been the focus on giving back. It's a part of the Íæż½ã½ã community that I hope only continues to grow. And it's why I support the values and efforts of my alma mater. Leading by example speaks louder than words. ”
â–ºHow to Join
Interested in joining or learning more about the Bapst Circle? Fill out our contact form below and a Íæż½ã½ã representative will contact you within 48 hours.
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