Leadership Annual Giving

Since 1881, NBSS has been a beacon of opportunity, creating new pathways for all who walk through our doors. More and more people are seeking the life-changing benefits of our programs: connecting to our material world, building new skills, engaging new challenges, contributing to community, discovering meaningful work.
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The Shaw Society

Named for our founder, Pauline Agassiz Shaw, the Shaw Society recognizes leadership donors who ensure the School’s ongoing excellence with Annual Fund contributions of $1,000 or more.

You can see our Shaw Society listing in the most recent Annual Report.

Advocate$1,000
Apprentice$2,500
Craftsperson$5,000
Artisan$10,000
Expert$25,000
Mentor$50,000
Visionary$100,000

Your Impact

Last year, more than 150 Shaw Society members contributed a combined $850,000 in unrestricted philanthropic support. These gifts help fund the core operation of our School—providing student scholarships, faculty support, tools and materials, or special initiatives—NBSS students and instructors feel the impact of donors’ generosity every day.

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Interested in joining the Shaw Society?

Please contact Colleen Walsh Powell at cwpowell@nbss.edu or 617-227-0155 x170.