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Giving to Bentley

Moving Bentley Forward

Your support sets Bentley students up for success, giving them the gift of a stellar education and the foundation they need to become tomorrow’s promising business leaders. Thank you.

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Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In a world rapidly being shaped by the power of emerging technologies and AI, we must equip our students with the durable skills and forward-thinking mindset needed to thrive amid constant technological disruption. Bentley rises to the challenge.

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The Bentley Fund

Gifts to areas of greatest need are put to current use, while also allowing Bentley to be nimble and seize new opportunities. When you give to the Bentley Fund, you are making an immediate and big impact.

Access and Experience

Your gifts can open doors for talented students with financial need — no matter their background — giving them access to a Bentley education plus the necessary support to fully experience all the opportunities that come with it.

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Academic Excellence

Our unique, hands-on approach ensures that Bentley students know good business. Studying with industry professionals, participating in research and learning from the community through service-learning and civic engagement are all critical to a Bentley education.

Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

A Bentley education means future-proofing students in a rapidly evolving world. Your support to innovative learning and emerging technologies prepares students with the durable skills necessary to succeed in business.

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Athletics

Bentley’s dynamic varsity and club athletics feature an incredible lineup of student-athletes. Your gifts help us recruit top talent and provide the training and support to excel in both competition and in the classroom.

Recognition Societies

Great Benefactors - Bentley University

Bentley’s highest recognition honors an incredible group of alumni, families and friends whose cumulative gift commitments to the university each total $1 million or more. Our Great Benefactors exemplify the spirit and dedication of Bentley’s visionary founders.

President's Club

The President’s Club celebrates alumni, families and friends who give $1,000 or more annually. Members receive special invitations to events on campus and regionally, updates from university leadership and community recognition.

True Blue

These exceptionally loyal donors support Bentley for three consecutive years or more, with many choosing to give back decade after decade. This sustained support enhances our ability to offer each generation of students top-rate academics and hands-on professional learning opportunities.

1917 Legacy Society

Members include alumni, families and friends investing in Bentley’s future by naming the university in their estate or financial plans. Not only are these supporters ensuring Bentley will serve tomorrow’s leaders for generations to come, they are creating a lasting legacy of their own.

Falcon Family Circle

Families who make annual gifts in support of current Bentley students at a level of $2,500 or more. Engaged families are active champions helping to power the learning opportunities, professional experiences and campus programs that unfold every day at Bentley.

Impact in Action