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Our Progress to Date

Campaign commitments since 2020 bring the total raised to $62,618,235. We are well on our way to our goal of $93 Million.

Committee Members

Pam Baker P’23, ’25, ’28

Jimmy Berylson ’00

Priyanka Bobbili P’37

Abby Fung P’30, ’33

Jason Hafler ’00, P’34, ’36

Christine Kahvejian P’23, ’24, ’26

Kathryn Kargman Holden ’01, P’37

Rachel Kanter P’36, ’38

Indy Keri P’30

Young Lee P’24

Dr. Jennifer Price, Head of School

Faiza Riaz P’25, ’28

Leslie Riedel P’15, ’18, ’26, ’28

Gillien Todd P’20, ’25, ’25

Alexander Band and Abby Fung P’30, ’33

Raja and Priyanka Bobbili P’37

Richmond Holden ’01 and Kathryn Kargman Holden ’01, P’37

Daniel and Rachel Kanter P’36, ’38

Leslie Riedel P’15, ’18, ’26, ’28

Officers:

Jason Hafler ’00, Chair

Pam Baker, Vice Chair/Secretary

Jimmy Berylson ’00, Vice Chair/Treasurer

Members:

Jeff Hawkins

Bunmi Adekore

Jennifer Winn Aronson ’92

Tamara Ashford ’86

Bronwen Carroll

Alexi Conine

Alexis Boyle Egan ’93

Abby Fung

Devesh Gandhi

Lionel Harris

Jeff Hawkins

Joelinda Coichy Johnson ’07

Young Lee

Bridget Long

Katie McCullough ’97

Shep Perkins

Dr. Jennifer Price

Marlene Reynolds

Leslie Riedel

Christina Dello Russo

Jay Sammons

Ariane Schwartz ’01

Ila Shah

Gillien Todd

Zeynep Ton

Darin Vest ’86

Steve Wise ’04

Alix Wozniak ’10

Adam Zalisk ’03

Q&A With Anonymous Donors

“BB&N has been an incredibly warm and welcoming community, especially since we only relocated back to Cambridge more recently. BB&N has been our children’s academic and social home, and we have also made wonderful friends within the parent community. The school means community, a sense of belonging, and an openness to new and diverse perspectives.” 

“We have young children so we hope to be part of the BB&N community for many years to come. Given our long term involvement with the school, we wanted to help ensure that it’s the most inclusive, beautiful, and age-appropriate environment it could possibly be.” 

“The campaign is visionary not only for its focus on bringing the school campuses up to the same excellent quality as the educational program, but also for its commitment to making BB&N accessible to a wide range of families and students. We’re impressed with the vision of the campaign and can’t wait to see it break ground.”

Table of Gifts

 Gift LevelsNumber of Gifts NeededTotal Dollars Needed at Gift LevelsNumber of Gifts Committed to DateTotal Dollars Committed to Date
Transformational Gifts$5,000,000+2$10,000,0001$5,000,000
$2,500,000 – $4,999,9998$23,000,0004$13,200,000
Leadership Gifts$1,000,000 – $2,499,99918$20,000,0007$10,900,000
$500,000 – $999,99924$12,000,00010$5,800,000
Major Gifts$250,000 – $499,99934$9,000,00023$6,350,000
$100,000 – $249,99960$6,000,00045$5,204,673
Special Gifts$50,000 – $99,99980$4,000,00062$3,890,000
< $49,999Many$9,000,000Many$9,818,953
 Total209+$93,000,000195+$60,163,626
*Data as of October 2024

Explore the Campaign

Overview

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.

Financial Aid

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.

LS Renovation

The Lower School renovation is ensuring students have the learning environment they need to reach their potential. Every design decisionhas been made through the lens of pedagogy and biophilia.

BB&N Fund

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.

Grove Street Campus

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.

Innovation

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.