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C. Bruce Johnstone, MBA 1966
Many generous donors support the School. Some go further, assuming responsibility for fundraising at HBS. As HBS Fund Chair from 1998 to 2003, Bruce Johnstone led almost 1,000 volunteers each year and helped set a succession of fundraising records: the total raised from annual and reunion class campaigns during Johnstone's tenure was an impressive $180 million.
"At HBS I got an education that was directly related to my job, and I felt a great connection to the folks with whom I graduated," says Johnstone. "There's a real camaraderie at the 'b school.' I owe so much to this place and I wanted to give back, so I worked with administration and development people to figure out the best way to do so. For the past 12 or so years, I've focused on fellowships. Supporting fellowships is a very direct way to give back where you actually interact with the people you are supporting. It's very poignant and very personal. Over the years I have helped counsel students and young alumni on courses and career direction. Some invited me to play golf. I've met their parents and their friends. It's very fulfilling and very satisfying."
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Stories Featuring Bruce Johnstone
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- 25 Aug 2015
- HBS Alumni Bulletin
Sunset in the East?
Re: Bruce Johnstone (MBA 1966); James Daley (MBA 1986); Timothy O'Sullivan (MBA 2001); Duke Duque-Ribeiro (GMP 3); William C. Kirby (T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration)