Family Philanthropy
The Family Fellows Program
The Family Fellows Program recognizes those families who make generous philanthropic contributions to support the university, establishing their family legacy and modeling philanthropy for their students. Membership provides an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of Northeastern, while fostering strong ties to your student’s experience as a Husky.
Family Fellows choose their own philanthropic legacy. They make gifts to support such wide-ranging priorities as unfunded and underfunded co-ops, research awards, scholarships, global experiences, athletics, entrepreneurial ventures, and myriad other student programs. Within the Family Fellows program, we have our Parent Leadership Circle, which provides additional engagement opportunities for families. Team members are able to discuss in more detail for those interested in learning more.
“We are honored and grateful to support Northeastern philanthropically and serve as chairs of the Family Fellows Program. Our two Huskies have each had great and unique experiences, but the through-line is an experiential, practical focus that has brought each of them the confidence to grow, learn and lead productive lives. We hope your experience as Husky parents is as satisfying as ours. If you’d like to learn more about supporting the school—please be in touch with us through the Philanthropy Team.”
—Rebecca and Larry Ehrhardt, PNT’23, ’26, Family Fellows co-chairs
Benefits for Family Fellows
As a member of the Family Fellows Program, you will enjoy:
A community of peers and opportunities to network with other parent leaders
Exclusive access to senior-level administrators, deans, and faculty via in-person gatherings and virtual conversations, including:
- The Family Fellows Reception during Family and Friends Weekend
- The Family Fellows Summit, Men’s Beanpot Semi-Final, and Pre-Game Presidential Reception
- Special events like “Family Fellows at Fenway,” which offers box seating at a Red Sox home game
- Regional and global Northeastern networking events
Personal assistance from the Family Philanthropy team to facilitate university connections and engagement within areas of interest for you or your student
Reserved seating at Commencement
A dedicated newsletter and personal communications
The annual Institutional Accomplishments brochure
Meaningful impact at Northeastern through your philanthropy and engagement
Join a Growing Community
Geography
Family Fellows are in 23 states
and 6 countries
Growth
44% increase in membership from 77 parents in 2022 to 188 parents in 2026
The Impact of Family Philanthropy
Annual giving through the Family Fellows program plays a vital role in the university’s financial health, making a powerful statement about the value a family places on a Northeastern education.
Fellows witness the real-time impact of their gifts, join exclusive gatherings with Northeastern’s top leadership, inspire other families to give, and help create a lasting philanthropic legacy for students to follow.
Leslie Dolce, PNT’23
$1,000,000 to support veterans and service members at Northeastern