Meeting of the HKS Dean's Council October 2023

Realizing a Vision

At Harvard Kennedy School, we have an unmatched ability to solve public problems through our cutting-edge research, our teaching of outstanding students, and our direct interactions with practitioners. Essential to these efforts are our philanthropic partners. Together, we work to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous.

The following opportunities are just some of the ways you can help us realize this vision.

Financial Aid

Top Priorities: Unrestricted, topical (e.g., climate), and students from a broad range of backgrounds (e.g., socioeconomic, regional, first generation, etc.)

Financial Aid Funds | Starting at $100,000 current-use or $250,000 endowed

Fellowship Funds | Starting at $500,000 endowed

Learn more about the impact of gifts to support student financial aid.

Faculty Investments

Top Priorities: Africa, China/Asia, climate

Professorships | Starting at $10,000,000 endowed

Junior Faculty Positions | $4,000,000 endowed

Research and Curricular Enhancements

Top Priorities: International development/relations, climate, government regulation, technology

Focused Dean’s Initiative Fund | Starting at $2,000,000 current-use or $5,000,000 endowed

Curricular Innovation Fund | Starting at $100,000 current-use

Research Fund | Starting at $100,000 current-use

Strengthening the Student Community

Internship Fund | Starting at $50,000 current-use or $250,000 endowed

Student Engagement Fund | Starting at $50,000 current-use

Campus Naming Opportunities

HKS Courtyard | $10,000,000 current-use

HKS Library | $8,000,000 current-use

Classrooms | $2,500,000

Student Lounge | $1,000,000

To be connected with staff and explore these and other opportunities to make a difference in addition to your annual Council gift, please contact Betsy Viani.