buckingham browne & nichols school
It is with deep gratitude that we share this update on our Bright Bold Next Campaign. The Bright Bold Next Campaign is a transformative investment in our school that will elevate the student experience from pre-K through grade 12. The campaign is designed to propel BB&N into the future with an emphasis on community, sustainability, and innovation.
We would like to thank our early investors as we reach a pivotal moment in our comprehensive campaign. Thanks to your support, our Grove Street Athletic Campus is in full swing for daily practices, exciting games, and spirit-building community events; 13 innovation grants have been awarded to faculty and students this year; and increased support for our endowment dedicated to financial aid has helped us achieve our goal of providing equitable access to a BB&N education. Additionally, a generous lead gift for the Lower School Renovation Project has ignited excitement and interest among community members, paving the way for further community engagement and investment in our future.
We are energized and continue to move forward in the soft launch phase of our fundraising. New commitments to our comprehensive campaign since October 2023 of $12 million bring our campaign total to $60 million toward our current goal of $93 million. As part of our campaign, The BB&N Fund also continues to grow, raising more than $3.5 million last year to support current budget priorities.
Moving forward, our focus continues to be on our five important pillars—Lower School Renovation, Financial Aid Endowment, Innovation, The BB&N Fund, and the Grove Street Athletic Campus—with heightened focus on the renewal of the Lower School Campus.
Leslie Riedel P’15, ’18, ’26, ’28
Trustee, Advancement Committee Chair
Julie Gray
Chief Advancement Officer
The campaign is designed to propel BB&N into the future with an emphasis on community, sustainability, and innovation.
Financial aid allows us to promote socioeconomic diversity in all grades. When students bring different backgrounds and perspectives to campus, our education becomes more expansive and open to bright ideas and bold solutions.
Our commitment to innovation ensures that educational practices stay cutting edge. Our funding supports initiatives like the Class of 2023 Visiting Innovator Program, the BB&N Leadership Institute, the Action Research Program, and Innovation Grants.
The Lower School renovation is ensuring students have the learning environment they need to reach their potential. Every design decision has been made through the lens of pedagogy and biophilia.
The BB&N Fund meets pressing needs and keeps us agile and flexible. It stands as a testament to our institutional strength and the commitment of our community.
Thanks to generous support from early donors, BB&N opened its newest athletic campus during the 2022 Homecoming Weekend. The Grove Street Athletic Campus is located in Watertown, MA.
The Bright Bold Next campaign is designed to propel BB&N into the future with an emphasis on community, sustainability, and innovation. We continue to move forward in the soft launch phase of our fundraising.