Calling Every Bear, Everywhere!
Each Bowdoin One Day donor will unlock $100 for financial aid.
Our generous challengers are putting the control in your hands: the more participation we get, the more impact we make together.
Gear up. Give back. Tag @bowdoinalumni on Instagram to showcase your Polar Bear pride wherever you are!
Questions? Email us at oag@bowdoin.edu
Log in, use the sharing buttons to send your unique link, and get one polar bear to give. We'll send you Bowdoin stickers!
Generate 1 Gift
If your outreach generates 3 gifts from polar bear friends, we'll send you a Bowdoin notebook!
Generate 3 Gifts
Take advocacy to the next level! Secure 5+ gifts and receive a $15 gift card to the Bowdoin Store, Pub, or Cafe - your choice!
Generate 5 Gifts
Establish a recurring gift for at least 3 years and receive a pair of Bowdoin socks!
Set up a recurring gift for 3 years
$50K unlocked for financial aid so far!
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Leaderboards
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Class Leaderboard
| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 48 | $832 |
| 2025 | 36 | $315 |
| 2026 | 20 | $285 |
| 2028 | 58 | $411 |
Areas of Support
| Support Area | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Life | 22 | $2,565 |
| Environmental Stewardship | 23 | $8,056 |
| Health & Wellness | 13 | $5,726 |
| Comprehensive Aid | 51 | $4,279 |
| Financial Aid | 198 | $274,476 |
| Friends Fund - Greatest Need | 156 | $41,009 |
| Greatest Need (Unrestricted) | 851 | $394,792 |
| Parents Fund - Greatest Need | 114 | $122,190 |
| Polar Bear Athletic Fund - Greatest Need | 276 | $37,219 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives | 83 | $6,040 |
| Academics | 72 | $13,055 |
| Arts & Culture | 55 | $5,561 |
Barbara Blakeley
Britany Johnson & Brently Johnson
Simon Wingsai Chow
Steve Pastoriza & Monica Xing
Sam
Susan Thornton & Kat Daley
Adam Stevens & n/a
Dagmara Wilson & Patrick Wilson
Anaïs Leroy
Chonoles
Advocates
Financial Aid Challenger #1 from the Class of 1979
Generated 9 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $300
Offered a $50,000 match
Financial Aid Challenger #4 from the Class of 2000
Generated 4 clicks
Offered a $50,000 match
Financial Aid Challenger #3 from the Class of 1987
Generated 1 click
Offered a $50,000 match
30th Reunion Challengers
Generated 3 clicks
Offered a $100,000 match
Financial Aid Challenger #2 from the Class of 1970
Generated 1 click
Offered a $35,000 match
Laurie Hawkes, Jim Small, Bill Rueger, & Gail Malitas, Class of 1977
Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
Financial Aid Challenger #5
Generated 1 click
Offered a $10,000 match
Community Advocates
Generated 896 clicks and 30 gifts, totaling $7,705Financial Aid Challenger #6
Offered a $10,000 match
Anonymous Challenger, Class of 1997
Generated 3 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $100
Offered a $15,000 match