One Day. Your Govs.

1,763 minutes to make your gift to The Governor’s Fund.

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Q:

When does Govs Giving Day begin?

A:

You have 1,763 minutes to give to Govs during our annual Giving Day. It will officially take place between 8 am EST on Wednesday, February 19 until 12:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 20, 2025. All gifts received between Feb 1 - 19 will be counted toward our donor challenges!

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Who can participate?

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Everyone! All alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff or friends of Govs can help make this day special—many hands make light work!

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How can I help make Govs Giving Day a big success?

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We’re glad you asked! Parent and alumni volunteers play a huge role in the success of giving day and we could not do it without you!!

If you want to help get the word our there, contact a member of the Advancement Team below to receive tools, lists, and resources to help make this the best Giving Day yet!

Q:

I want to challenge my class, how do I create one?

A:

Donor challenges and matching gifts are a wonderful way to help us reach our goals. They don’t have to be grand or overly ambitious to be effective, either.

Here are some examples you could consider:

  • Challenge your classmates! Choose the amount of your gift and let your classmates know that when a certain number of classmates give it will unlock your gift! For example: When 10 classmates make a gift, I will donate $100.
  • Offer a matching gift! Planing to donate $1,000 (or even $50)? You can leverage your enthusiasm to inspire others by offering to donate $1 for every donor up to a certain number of supporters. For example: I will donate $500 if 100 donors make a gift in the next 24 hours.
  • Encourage Top Spot on Leaderboard! Target alumni in a specific class or parents in your child’s class to participate. For example: I will give $100 if 10 more donors from the Class of 2005 give.

Visit the “Challenges” tab to walk through the different ways you can inspire others to follow your lead. Questions? Contact Rachael Singmaster, Director of Annual Giving, at 978.499.3215 or [email protected].

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Where does the money go?

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All gifts collected on Govs Giving Day support The Governor’s Fund, the Academy’s top fundraising priority each and every year.

Your gift will reach all corners of our campus and support nearly every aspect of daily life at Govs including, but not limited to, faculty support, financial aid, academic programs, the arts, athletics, and student initiatives and Residential Life programs.

We have listed a few of these areas of impact for you to designate your gift to, if you so choose. Otherwise, the area of greatest need will help the Academy continue to say yes to budget requests.

Q:

I prefer to send a check, or make a gift another way. What should I do?

A:

Make your check payable to The Governor’s Academy and mail your check to:

Office of Advancement

The Governor’s Academy

1 Elm Street Byfield, MA 01922

Or read through the others ways to give by clicking here.

Giving options

Area of Greatest Need

Each year, unrestricted support ensures that all students, programs, and faculty receive the support they need when they need it. These donations can impact any area of the educational experience and help the school say “yes.”

Financial Aid

You can make the exceptional accessible for talented students who could not otherwise afford a Govs education. Your support means more bright, bold, and motivated students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach for their dreams.

Faculty Support

Relationships are at the heart of Governor’s—generous, enriching human connections that often last a lifetime. Your gift provides immediate resources to attract and cultivate top-notch faculty who provide innovative learning experiences for every student.

Athletics

From one of the most competitive athletic conferences in the US to club sports, Govs students experience the joy of being on a team and trying something new. Your gift helps ensure that our student-athletes have the facilities and resources they need to compete and see just how far they can go.

Visual & Performing Arts

Support of our arts programming helps strengthen our commitment to artistic excellence, where students can test the limits of their creativity and flourish as young artists.

Student Life & Activities

Your gift sustains the academic and extracurricular programs that foster joy, discovery, and achievement in and out of the classroom. Your support means that every student can thrive in a rich learning environment where they form life-long friendships and grow as empowered leaders to pursue their passions and fulfill their ambitions.

Community and Belonging

Our community is stronger when everyone has a voice. Your gift provides opportunities to expand our programs, experience diverse perspectives, learn and grow together, and cultivate an inclusive learning community.

GovsPLUS

GovsPLUS (Powerful Learners Unlocking Success) is a tuition-free, five-week summer academic enrichment program that partners The Governor’s Academy with motivated middle school students from Lawrence, MA with the goal of helping these students reach their potential inside and outside the classroom.

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