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BPL Fund Institutional Giving

Institutional Giving

The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to partner with institutions across Greater Boston and beyond to pioneer innovative programs and enhanced community services at the Boston Public Library. Private philanthropy is essential to the Library, enabling a multitude of special programs and multiplying impacts for communities across the City of Boston.

Why Give?

Institutional support allows the Library to go above and beyond what is possible through City funding alone, accelerating the Library’s work in unlocking opportunity, activating democracy, and sharing treasures, while ensuring it remains 100% free to all.

Institutional Giving

BPL Fund Institutional Giving

The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to partner with institutions across Greater Boston and beyond to pioneer innovative programs and enhanced community services at the Boston Public Library. Private philanthropy is essential to the Library, enabling a multitude of special programs and multiplying impacts for communities across the City of Boston. 

Why Give?

Institutional support allows the Library to go above and beyond what is possible through City funding alone, accelerating the Library’s work in unlocking opportunity, activating democracy, and sharing treasures, while ensuring it remains 100% free to all.

Public Programs

Private support allows the Library to go above and beyond what is possible through City of Boston-funding alone, accelerating the Library’s work in Unlocking Opportunity, Activating Democracy, and Sharing Treasures. Corporate and Foundation giving through the Boston Public Library Fund provides new opportunities for the people of Boston while ensuring that the Library remains 100% Free-to-All.

Learn More

Please contact Benjamin Wind, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at bwind@bplfund.org to discover ways your institution can become a philanthropic partner of Boston Public Library Fund. 

Special Thanks to our Founding Investors

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The Boston Foundation
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Barr Foundation
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Institutional partnerships with the Boston Public Library Fund make possible unique corporate social responsibility activities, employee volunteerism, event and program sponsorships, and a host of other community engagement offerings.

The Boston Public Library’s Homework Assistance Program (HAP) provides free, 100% accessible academic support for thousands of K-8 students in the city. HAP also provides employment and post-secondary skills development for over 50 high-achieving Boston 'Teen Mentors' each year. These exceptional youth deliver a cumulative 10,000 group and one-on-one tutoring lessons annually.

Sponsorship levels:

Presenting Partner: $25,000
Title sponsorship of the Homework Assistance Program 
All the benefits below, plus:
  • Employee Engagement: Meet and greet with future leaders of Boston’s workforce at the Teen Mentor year-end celebration!
  • Corporate branding on public advertising
Community Partner: $10,000
Sponsors community learning at four virtual locations
All the benefits below, plus:
  • Corporate branding on program materials, supplies, and t-shirts
  • Corporate branding on program’s virtual conferencing platform
After-school Success Partner: $5,000
Sponsors one week of the HAP
All the benefits below, plus:
  • Corporate branding on print marketing
  • HAP 2020-21 outcomes reporting
Teen Mentor Sponsor: $2,500
Sponsors one Teen Mentor
  • Acknowledgement of Boston Public Library Fund website & 2021 annual report
  • Personalized reporting and success stories from Teen Mentor sponsor
  • IRA tax-deductible receipt

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With one week remaining before March comes to a close, now is the time to become the newest member of Patrons of the Courtyard! Make your gift of $2,500 or more today and you’ll enjoy two private events this spring: a tour of the Sargent Gallery and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the Map Center.

This is your chance to join a distinguished group of donors committed to furthering the BPL’s exceptional collections, programs, and services. Use the link in our bio to join today.

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With one week remaining before March comes to a close, now is the time to become the newest member of Patrons of the Courtyard! Make your gift of $2,500 or more today and you’ll enjoy two private events this spring: a tour of the Sargent Gallery and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the Map Center. This is your chance to join a distinguished group of donors committed to furthering the BPL’s exceptional collections, programs, and services. Use the link in our bio to join today.

Name: Quincy Kayton
Hometown: Charlestown



“This will be my first marathon! I`m a member of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders, so fundraising for Team BPL was a natural choice. But beyond that, I`ve spent my life studying, volunteering, and borrowing from libraries and am thrilled at the opportunity to help support the BPL`s mission and the communities it serves.

My husband Kelvin has been my biggest supporter! He and our dog Lola follow me on long runs with water, goo, and cheers and will also follow me on bike for late night runs. It makes the longer runs feel like a family affair!”

** With 5 weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Quincy`s page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

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Name: Quincy Kayton Hometown: Charlestown “This will be my first marathon! I'm a member of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders, so fundraising for Team BPL was a natural choice. But beyond that, I've spent my life studying, volunteering, and borrowing from libraries and am thrilled at the opportunity to help support the BPL's mission and the communities it serves. My husband Kelvin has been my biggest supporter! He and our dog Lola follow me on long runs with water, goo, and cheers and will also follow me on bike for late night runs. It makes the longer runs feel like a family affair!” ** With 5 weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Quincy's page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

Thank you to the @lowellinstitute for funding the Lowell Lecture Series. We kicked off the series tonight with environmental thought-leader Gina McCarthy and @bplboston President @daithil3000!

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Thank you to the @lowellinstitute for funding the Lowell Lecture Series. We kicked off the series tonight with environmental thought-leader Gina McCarthy and @bplboston President @daithil3000!

Thank you, Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Dr. Wooten is President of @simmonsuniversity as well as a Trustee of @bplboston. We’re grateful for your support and advocacy, Dr. Wooten! To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.

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Thank you, Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Dr. Wooten is President of @simmonsuniversity as well as a Trustee of @bplboston. We’re grateful for your support and advocacy, Dr. Wooten! To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.

Name: Hailey Swett 🙋‍♀️
Hometown: Medford (I’m a Tufts student!) 📚

"The Boston Public Library is one of my favorite places in the city. As a college student, I spend countless hours studying there. It is a place that makes me feel safe, protected, and at peace. Additionally, I believe that the BPL does essential work for the community, and I want to give back. Lastly, it is my goal to become a librarian, so running for Team BPL seems only fitting!

My dad and I signed up for the 2020 Boston Marathon but we ended up running it virtually in Vermont and New Hampshire on a course we designed. My dad and I are running together again in April, and I can’t wait to be on the real course!"

** With six weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Hailey`s page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

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Name: Hailey Swett 🙋‍♀️ Hometown: Medford (I’m a Tufts student!) 📚 "The Boston Public Library is one of my favorite places in the city. As a college student, I spend countless hours studying there. It is a place that makes me feel safe, protected, and at peace. Additionally, I believe that the BPL does essential work for the community, and I want to give back. Lastly, it is my goal to become a librarian, so running for Team BPL seems only fitting! My dad and I signed up for the 2020 Boston Marathon but we ended up running it virtually in Vermont and New Hampshire on a course we designed. My dad and I are running together again in April, and I can’t wait to be on the real course!" ** With six weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Hailey's page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

Happy Saturday from the Central Library! If you received our Spring newsletter, Free to All, we hope you`ll take a moment to flip through this weekend! Or read online at bplfund.org!

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Happy Saturday from the Central Library! If you received our Spring newsletter, Free to All, we hope you'll take a moment to flip through this weekend! Or read online at bplfund.org!
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