In partnership with dedicated parent ambassadors, the Harvard College Fund Parent Engagement Program convenes and fosters an engaged, supportive community of Harvard parents around the world.
From Convocation to Commencement, the Harvard experience is part of your family’s story. Whether you’re new to Harvard or a graduate yourself, we invite you to deepen your connection and make a direct impact on the student experience today.
For nearly 100 years, gifts to the Harvard College Fund have ensured a transformative undergraduate experience for every student.
This generosity goes to work right away to support everything that makes the Harvard experience like no other, including:
Families that make an annual Associates gift ($1,000 or more) help students and faculty go further and faster in pursuit of discovery. Parent Associates receive Harvard College Fund’s Annual Report of Associates Giving and an invitation to a Celebration of Parent Philanthropy in the spring. Parent Associates also have an opportunity to join the Parents Committee.
Through annual contributions to the Harvard College Fund beginning at $25,000, Harvard College Parent Partners are recognized as philanthropic leaders within the parent community. These gifts provide a bedrock of support that allows Harvard leaders to seize opportunities and address urgent student needs right away.
As a Parent Partner, you’ll deepen your connection with Harvard through:
If you’d like to join us as a Harvard College Parent Partner or learn more, please contact Sarah Calabrese, associate director of development for Harvard College Fund Parent Engagement Programs.
Volunteering for the Harvard College Fund Parents Committee is a wonderful way to participate in your child’s undergraduate education and deepen your own relationship with the College.
Led by Harvard College Fund Parent Co-Chairs, the Parents Committee is an enthusiastic cohort of more than 100 families committed to building a supportive parent community across the globe and raising gifts that immediately strengthen the student experience.
The success of our annual parent fundraising and engagement efforts depends largely on peer-to-peer outreach. As donors and representatives of the Harvard College Fund, volunteers play an essential role in encouraging parents to give and get involved. Sharing personal motivations for supporting the College will inspire others to follow these examples of leadership.
Members of the Parents Committee:
If you’d like to deepen your connection with Harvard as a member of the Parents Committee, please contact Sarah Calabrese, associate director of development for Harvard College Fund Parent Engagement Programs.
Our virtual and in-person events bring together families of undergraduates to connect, learn more about the student experience, and get an inside look at Harvard today.
Past Harvard College Fund events include: