HONOR YOUR PAST,
SUPPORT THE FUTURE Giving to the Blank Center via the Founders Fund is the best way to power the next generation of entrepreneurs. It’s your chance to have an exponential effect on creating economic and social value everywhere.
TAKE ACTION Contact Blank Center Executive Director Debi Kleiman at dkleiman@babson.edu to learn about other ways you can direct your gift and to join the Founders Fund. To learn more about the Blank Center, go to www.babson.edu/blankcenter
PAY IT FORWARD,
FOUNDER TO FOUNDER
“When I look back at my time at Babson I am very appreciative of gaining both the skills and the network to launch my businesses. I look at the Founders Fund as an opportunity for me to impact and support the entrepreneurial leaders coming out of Babson.” – Jon Carson ’79 / CEO, CollegeVine
Join Babson’s top alumni founders “As a startup entrepreneur, my capital was focused on the needs of my venture but I still wanted to show my appreciation to Babson for the support and guidance they gave me. The Founders Fund was my way of giving back to the institution that was instrumental in my success and allows me to inspire and support Babson’s entrepreneurs. The investment I made to the Founders Fund was analogous to the investment Babson made in me while I was a student.” – Tim DeMello ’81 / Founder and CEO, Gradifi Inc.
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in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
By joining the Founders Fund, your success helps support young entrepreneurs who are creating impactful ventures through Entrepreneurial Thought & ActionÂŽ.
HOW IT WORKS 1 Pledge a percentage of your future equity position in your business specifically to The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship via the Founders Fund.
2 Contributions are transferred directly to the Blank Center at the time of the company’s sale, initial public offering, or other liquidity event.
3 Receive a tax credit against earnings and, more importantly, create a legacy for the next generation of Babson entrepreneurs.
YOUR IMPACT $ EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS Your contribution directly enables Babson entrepreneurs to start ventures, take risks, learn from failure, and ultimately thrive.
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Give young entrepreneurs access to the same opportunities that helped you achieve success.
PROVIDE MENTORSHIP Your gift supports mentors and other resources at the Blank Center, helping entrepreneurs overcome challenges and move their businesses forward.
ACCELERATE BUSINESSES You know how hard it is to make an idea reality. With your support, students can realize their dreams, too.
By joining the Founders Fund, your success helps support young entrepreneurs who are creating impactful ventures through Entrepreneurial Thought & ActionÂŽ.
HOW IT WORKS 1 Pledge a percentage of your future equity position in your business specifically to The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship via the Founders Fund.
2 Contributions are transferred directly to the Blank Center at the time of the company’s sale, initial public offering, or other liquidity event.
3 Receive a tax credit against earnings and, more importantly, create a legacy for the next generation of Babson entrepreneurs.
YOUR IMPACT $ EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS Your contribution directly enables Babson entrepreneurs to start ventures, take risks, learn from failure, and ultimately thrive.
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Give young entrepreneurs access to the same opportunities that helped you achieve success.
PROVIDE MENTORSHIP Your gift supports mentors and other resources at the Blank Center, helping entrepreneurs overcome challenges and move their businesses forward.
ACCELERATE BUSINESSES You know how hard it is to make an idea reality. With your support, students can realize their dreams, too.
HONOR YOUR PAST,
SUPPORT THE FUTURE Giving to the Blank Center via the Founders Fund is the best way to power the next generation of entrepreneurs. It’s your chance to have an exponential effect on creating economic and social value everywhere.
TAKE ACTION Contact Blank Center Executive Director Debi Kleiman at dkleiman@babson.edu to learn about other ways you can direct your gift and to join the Founders Fund. To learn more about the Blank Center, go to www.babson.edu/blankcenter
PAY IT FORWARD,
FOUNDER TO FOUNDER
“When I look back at my time at Babson I am very appreciative of gaining both the skills and the network to launch my businesses. I look at the Founders Fund as an opportunity for me to impact and support the entrepreneurial leaders coming out of Babson.” – Jon Carson ’79 / CEO, CollegeVine
Join Babson’s top alumni founders “As a startup entrepreneur, my capital was focused on the needs of my venture but I still wanted to show my appreciation to Babson for the support and guidance they gave me. The Founders Fund was my way of giving back to the institution that was instrumental in my success and allows me to inspire and support Babson’s entrepreneurs. The investment I made to the Founders Fund was analogous to the investment Babson made in me while I was a student.” – Tim DeMello ’81 / Founder and CEO, Gradifi Inc.
05/2017 BLKMKT-3523
in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.