Cash A gift of a personal check is by far the most popular way to give to Bates.
Donors receive a full tax benefit if they itemize deductions.
The Bates College Sustainers Program represents a new and improved version of our Electronic Gift Program. It offers a simple and convenient way to make monthly payments to the Alumni Fund with your credit card or via electronic deductions from your checking account. Click here for more information on the Bates College Sustainers Program . Pledge Bates encourages pledges to the Bates Alumni and Parent Annual Funds, payable each year by June 30th, the close of the fiscal year. By making an early pledge, you will not receive additional mail or phone appeals during the year, which saves the college both paper and postage.