Your Giving Matters

Stories of Generosity and Impact for Harvard’s Philanthropic Leaders

We are deeply grateful for and inspired by the remarkable generosity of the alumni, parents, and friends of Harvard University who are enabling far-reaching and impactful work across all our Schools.

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Extending Financial Aid Beyond the Yard

By providing additional support to Harvard College students from low-income backgrounds, launch grants will help many soon-to-be graduates navigate the transition to life after Harvard.

READ THE LAUNCH GRANTS STORY

“Coming from Tanzania, East Africa, and being on full financial aid here, every opportunity like this represents more than just financial support; it embodies hope, validation, and a reminder that my dreams and aspirations are recognized, valued, and supported. And it ignites an even stronger desire to excel and give back to the community.”

— INNOCENT MUNAI ’25

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Investing in Teachers, Removing Barriers

The generosity of numerous donors has enabled the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to expand scholarships for master’s students in perpetuity.

READ THE HGSE STORY

“Teachers are centrally important in our communities, and the positive impact of an equity-focused, effective teacher can be nearly limitless.”

— HGSE DEAN BRIDGET TERRY LONG PHD ’00

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Nurturing Creative Minds to Design the Future of Our World

Through a match program, Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) donors help expand opportunities for talented students to make a difference at Harvard and beyond.

READ THE GSD STORY

Future Design Leaders Match: By the Numbers

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36 donors contributed, unlocking matching funds to raise more than $8.5M in total.

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45 alumni from across the University, including 19 GSD alumni, supported the match.

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Nearly 20% of match gifts came from donors outside the United States.

Honor Roll of Donors

We are delighted to recognize the dedication and generosity of our donors, whose partnership helps our students and faculty to pursue their most ambitious aspirations.

VIEW THE FY23 HONOR ROLL

Your Giving Matters