Reunion Giving

The Annual Fund directly impacts life under the Mountain, providing immediate support for our students, faculty, technology, and facility needs. Unrestricted giving through the Annual Fund allows the Berkshire community to meet the School’s most pressing current priorities as they arise. Most importantly, this widespread participation reflects the enduring tradition of philanthropy from generations of Bears who give back generously at every level.

To make an Annual Fund donation, click here. 

Endowed funds are lasting investments that sustain Berkshire's community, programs, student scholarships, faculty chairs, and campus goals in perpetuity. Because the fund's principal remains untouched, it generates growing, long-term earnings that build on the legacy of past donors. You can establish an endowed fund through outright gifts of cash or stock, multi-year pledges, planned giving (such as bequests or trusts), or by pooling resources with classmates to maximize impact. Various naming opportunities and gift levels are available.

Click here to review some of Berkshire School’s existing endowed funds or feel free to speak to the Advancement Office about the possibility of a newly created endowment. 

When you make a gift to Berkshire School from your will or trust, you’ll be welcomed into the John F. Godman Society and join other supporters and friends of our important mission!

A planned gift enables you to support Berkshire School, secure the financial needs of your loved ones, and provide you with tax benefits. Planned gifts of all sizes combine to help us meet our current goals and reach further into the future. 

By including Berkshire School in your will or trust, naming Berkshire as a beneficiary of all or part of a life insurance policy, or taking advantage of other giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now and support Berkshire for years to come. Your gift will have a real, lasting impact. 

To learn more about Planned Giving, click here.

Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match most charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and spouses. It is an easy way to double or even triple your impact and increase your gift to Berkshire. 

To see if your place of employment offers a matching gift program, click here. 

You can easily set up a recurring gift—monthly or annually—through our online giving platform. It’s a convenient way to sustain your support automatically up until your next milestone reunion. 

You can set up a multi-year pledge by clicking here.