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The goal of The BB&N Fund initiative of the campaign is to grow The BB&N Fund—the sustaining force behind our school—which directly enriches student learning, supports exceptional faculty and staff, and strengthens the everyday BB&N experience.
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The BB&N Fund is the engine of the school. It closes the gap between tuition and the BB&N’s operating costs, ensuring that students have access to the full breadth of what the school offers each year.
The BB&N Fund provides the flexibility to respond to the school’s most immediate needs and opportunities. It allows BB&N to be thoughtful, nimble, and strategic in how we support students, classrooms, and faculty.
Every member of the community benefits. The BB&N Fund sustains the daily experience of students and teachers, supports financial aid, student travel, and plays a critical role in attracting and retaining the exceptional faculty who define a BB&N education, and more.
Gifts to the BB&N Fund are an investment in the life of the school today and in the strength of the community of tomorrow.
$3.473M
Members of the BB&N community contributed nearly $3.5 million in support of The BB&N Fund in 2024-2025.
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Nearly 1,760 parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends supported The BB&N Fund and other fundraising initiatives in 2024-2025.
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327 donors participated in BB&N’s annual Day of Giving, raising $211,298 for The BB&N Fund.
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BB&N honored more than 800 alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends in 2024-2025 as members of the Knights’ Circle, which recognizes five or more years of consecutive giving in support of the school’s annual, capital, and endowment programs.
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Nearly 510 parents, alumni, and grandparents volunteered their time to support BB&N’s mission in 2024-2025 through the school’s fundraising, Parents’ Association, admissions, alumni engagement, grandparent, and past parent programs.
$123.6K
More than $123,000 was received in matching gifts from corporations and foundations, thanks to generous donors who increased the value of their support through matching gift programs.
The Bright Bold Next Campaign is a transformative investment that will elevate the student experience from pre-K through grade 12. This campaign will ensure our students are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in a changing world. Your support brings transformative programs and spaces to life.
Financial aid ensures talented, curious, mission-aligned students can attend BB&N regardless of financial circumstance. Our community of students with diverse backgrounds & perspectives cultivates deeper learning. Your support expands access while strengthening the experience for every student.
Innovation is a core part of BB&N culture. It allows students & faculty to explore new ideas and create meaningful work beyond the classroom. Your support fuels programs that turn ideas into impact. An investment in innovation is an investment in what is possible for our students and the future of learning.
The Lower School renovation provides our youngest students with a modern learning environment, designed entirely through the lens of pedagogy. Your support will ensure our spaces align with how students learn today.
Thanks to early donor support, the Grove Street Athletic Campus is fully operational, improving daily life for student-athletes and strengthening school spirit. Continued support expands its impact for the entire BB&N and Watertown public community.
The Bright Bold Next Campaign reinforces our commitment to elevating student experience, creating inspiring spaces, expanding opportunities, and driving innovation. We continue to move forward in the public phase of our fundraising.