Giving
Annual Contributors Report
Contributors Report
2021
HBS is deeply grateful to the thousands of alumni and friends who include HBS in their
philanthropy each year. The School’s efforts to fulfill its mission would not be possible
without their generosity and dedication. This report recognizes and celebrates everyone
who made gifts in fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021). Please scroll down
to view donor profiles, stories illustrating the impact of philanthropy, fundraising
results, and lists of donors and fundraising volunteers.
“I believe that we all have a collective responsibility to preserve and strengthen this extraordinary institution—to meet the needs of students, alumni, and business and society more broadly for years to come. Through philanthropic support, alumni and friends play a vital role in shaping the School’s present and laying the groundwork for its future.”
Dean Srikant Datar
“I believe that we all have a collective responsibility to preserve and strengthen this extraordinary institution—to meet the needs of students, alumni, and business and society more broadly for years to come. Through philanthropic support, alumni and friends play a vital role in shaping the School’s present and laying the groundwork for its future.”
Dean Srikant Datar
Fiscal Year Highlights
HBS is pleased to recognize donors by class/program, giving societies, and more. The breadth and depth of donor support illustrates the collective impact of philanthropy at the School.
At the outset of the pandemic, Reunion Campaigns slated to end in June 2020 were extended until June 2021 so that alumni could focus on their families, businesses, and communities. These donors are recognized in this report.
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HBS is pleased to recognize donors by class/program, giving societies, and more. The breadth and depth of donor support illustrates the collective impact of philanthropy at the School.
At the outset of the pandemic, Reunion Campaigns slated to end in June 2020 were extended until June 2021 so that alumni could focus on their families, businesses, and communities. These donors are recognized in this report.
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Donors are vital partners in helping the School to fulfill its mission.
Meet a few recent donors and learn what inspires them to support HBS.
Meet a few recent donors and learn what inspires them to support HBS.
Gifts in Action
The impact of philanthropy in FY21 is evident across campus and beyond. Gifts strengthened
HBS programs and priorities, which, in turn, supported students, faculty, and alumni,
and made a difference in business and society. Here are just a few examples.
Appreciating Our Volunteers
HBS relies on a dedicated group of 300+ alumni fundraising volunteers who, through
their time and expertise, help raise the resources that enable the School to deliver
on its mission. HBS is grateful for their loyalty and commitment in encouraging fellow
alumni to support the School.
HBS Fund Council members
HBS Fund Investors Society class agents
MBA class fundraising volunteers
HBS Fund Council members
HBS Fund Investors Society class agents
MBA class fundraising volunteers
HBS Fund Giving
“The HBS Fund provides the flexibility required to foster innovation, meet core needs, and pursue big ideas with global reach. HBS Fund donors enable the School to pursue an ambitious and important agenda with excellence.”
Anna Spangler Nelson and Thomas C. Nelson (both MBA 1988)
HBS Fund Chairs
HBS Fund Chairs
“The HBS Fund provides the flexibility required to foster innovation, meet core needs, and pursue big ideas with global reach. HBS Fund donors enable the School to pursue an ambitious and important agenda with excellence.”
Anna Spangler Nelson and Thomas C. Nelson (both MBA 1988)
HBS Fund Chairs
HBS Fund Chairs
HBS is grateful to the 1,607 alumni and friends who made leadership contributions
to the HBS Fund in FY21—a new record! The generosity of these HBS Fund Investors Society
members fuels innovation while also strengthening core programs and activities.
Planned Giving
Through planned giving, donors use a variety of strategies and assets to support HBS
during their lifetimes or at their passing. Through their foresight and generosity,
they help shape the School for the 21st century and beyond.
Planned Giving
Through planned giving, donors use a variety of strategies and assets to support HBS
during their lifetimes or at their passing. Through their foresight and generosity,
they help shape the School for the 21st century and beyond.
Stephen J. Ketchum (MBA 1990)
While crafting his will, Ketchum recalled a conversation in which former Dean Nitin Nohria asked whether HBS had changed his life for the better. Ketchum's answer was an unequivocal “Yes,” which inspired him to think more broadly about his philanthropy and include a bequest to HBS in his estate plan.
While crafting his will, Ketchum recalled a conversation in which former Dean Nitin Nohria asked whether HBS had changed his life for the better. Ketchum's answer was an unequivocal “Yes,” which inspired him to think more broadly about his philanthropy and include a bequest to HBS in his estate plan.
Stephen J. Ketchum (MBA 1990)
While crafting his will, Ketchum recalled a conversation in which former Dean Nitin Nohria asked whether HBS had changed his life for the better. Ketchum's answer was an unequivocal “Yes,” which inspired him to think more broadly about his philanthropy and include a bequest to HBS in his estate plan.
While crafting his will, Ketchum recalled a conversation in which former Dean Nitin Nohria asked whether HBS had changed his life for the better. Ketchum's answer was an unequivocal “Yes,” which inspired him to think more broadly about his philanthropy and include a bequest to HBS in his estate plan.
Named for a distinguished alumnus, the John C. Whitehead Society recognizes alumni
and friends who make planned gifts to Harvard Business School.