Falcons Forward. one day. one million. one bentley

We falcon did it again!

$1,302,393

Raised

Thank you

Falcons Forward Giving Day was a record-breaking success — because of you.

1,613

Donors

106

Funds Supported

33

Donor Challenges

196

Student Donors

479

Staff and Faculty Donors

9

Falcons Forward Happy Hours

68

Classes Represented

18

Countries Represented

THE BENTLEY COMMUNITY THANKS YOU

Falcons Forward Giving Day represents collective impact. It’s a moment when the entire college community — alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends — unites around a shared purpose: investing in students. Participating reinforces the idea that philanthropy is not just about individual gifts, but about community momentum and the powerful signal it sends to our students that we believe in them.

Rob Alan '91

Board of Trustees member and Great Benefactor

Challenge Spotlight: Women of the Bentley Board

The women of the Bentley Board of Trustees showed up in a powerful way for the Women’s Leadership Program, collectively contributing $1,000 for every donor and raising more than $140,000 to fuel scholarships and expand opportunities for students in the program to build leadership skills and connect with mentors.

Bentley Hockey Challenge

Hockey supporters showed up big for the AHA Champion Falcons on Falcons Forward, raising more than $105,000 and maximizing Greg Quercia '87’s match. And it’s not over — Greg is upping the stakes, committing an additional $200,000 to kick off an even bigger campaign for Bentley Hockey. Let’s Falcon Go!

President’s Council Challenge

The President’s Council ignited an ambitious Power Hour afternoon challenge — matching every gift 2:1 up to $150,000 and tripling the impact. The Bentley community wasted no time, stepping up to unlock the full match to support Bentley students.

Bentley played a key role in shaping both my personal and professional journey, and Falcons Forward Giving Day feels like a meaningful opportunity to give back in a collective way. I’m inspired by the idea that even small contributions, when combined, can create a real impact for students — whether through academic resources, student experiences, or future opportunities. Giving on this day feels like being part of something bigger than myself.

Heet Shah '19

Snapshots of Falcon Pride

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The Bentley community inspires me every day. Supporting the students who are becoming tomorrow's leaders and entrepreneurs is something that brings me great happiness, especially knowing that will go on to make meaningful change.

Zahra Alavi '14, MSA '15

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