HCF Giving Societies & Programs

Associates Program

The cornerstone of the Harvard College Fund's annual giving efforts is the Associates Program. The Associates Program was founded by Albert H. Gordon '23 in 1969. Gordon envisioned a generous group of donors who would furnish leadership support on an annual basis, helping to provide steady funding and ensure success in each opportunity and challenge that the College might face. Today, the Associates Program remains a critical element of the Harvard College Fund's strength, particularly in its capacity to raise support for immediate needs. Learn more...

1636 Society

The 1636 Society was established to recognize and thank loyal donors to the Harvard College Fund. Membership in the 1636 Society begins with five consecutive annual gifts to the Harvard College Fund and continues with ongoing annual support. These gifts can be outright gifts, pledge payments, or multiyear pledges. Three consecutive annual gifts qualify alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years. New members receive a welcome letter and certificate to symbolize the partnership they have forged with the College. Members of the 1636 Society will also be listed on the 1636 Society website. Learn more...

Harvard Yard Society

The Harvard Yard Society is a new giving society that celebrates donors who provide immediate-needs support at the $50,000 level to the Harvard College Fund, Parents Fund, Graduate School Fund, or School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Members' names will be displayed on a recognition wall in University Hall during the fiscal year following that of their gift.

John Harvard Society

Established in 1989, the John Harvard Society recognizes those who, in the tradition of John Harvard, have established a bequest intention or a life income gift for Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, or other affiliates within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Learn more...