Tuck Gives

Tuck Gives Live Auction is back on April 2, 2026!

Tuck Gives is an annual fundraising tradition (with both a silent and live auction) that supplements the compensation that nonprofit and public sector employers can pay Tuck interns. It has raised over $1 million to support over 200 internships with a social or environmental purpose over the last 20 years.

The silent auction will run from March 27 through April 1, and the live auction will take place on Thursday, April 2. The event is organized by a group of student leaders, and this year the gala will be ticketed and held at the Hanover Inn. Visit the Tuck360: MBA Blog to read student stories from past Tuck Gives recipients and look out for forthcoming communications about the April event.

In 1995, two Tuck students created a fund to support summer internships with nonprofit or public sector organizations.

Tuck Gives is a program to support nonprofit and public sector interns.

The Tuck School of Business believes it has an opportunity and a civic responsibility to contribute to its community and society. Tuck Gives (Grants to Interns and Volunteers for the Environment and Society) is a program to recognize and financially support the efforts of current Tuck students who wish to complete internships with nonprofit or public sector organizations for the betterment of the environment and society. These internships are important for two reasons: they allow nonprofits, public sector and social impact organizations to benefit from the skillsets that Tuck students bring to the table and allow current students the financial flexibility to pursue career paths that directly give back to society.

Since the Tuck Gives auction began in 2001, the Tuck community, through the Tuck Gives auctions and events has raised over $1 million to support over 200 internships with a social or environmental purpose. Visit the Tuck360: MBA Blog to read student stories from past Tuck Gives recipients.

Tuck Gives is student-organized with support from the Center for Business, Government & Society and the Career Development Office.

FAQ

  • What is Tuck Gives?

    It’s a Tuck program to support nonprofit and public sector interns.

    The Tuck School of Business believes it has an opportunity and a civic responsibility to contribute to its community and society. Tuck Gives (Grants to Interns and Volunteers for the Environment and Society) is a program to recognize and financially support the efforts of current Tuck students who wish to complete internships with nonprofit or public sector organizations for the betterment of the environment and society. These internships are important for two reasons: they allow non-profits to benefit from the skillset(s) that Tuck students brings to the table and allow current students the financial flexibility to pursue career paths that directly give back to society.

  • Are these internships only for students who aim for a full-time career in the nonprofit or public sector?

    No. Any first-year Tuck student can apply for an internship regardless of for their full-time career interest. Eligible internships are identified through the CDO, the Center for Business, Government & Society, and often self-sourced by students.

  • How does a student apply for funds?

    This year, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. View further information around guidelines and the link to submit an application. Contact the CDO in case of additional queries.

  • Who decides the policies?

    The director of the Career Development Office, executive director of the Center for Business, Government & Society, the Dean’s Office, and the student leaders of Tuck Gives. Policies are adjusted as needed to align with Tuck goals, meet the needs of students, and account for current market conditions

  • When and how did Tuck Gives begin?

    The auctions began in 2001. It grew from informal efforts to fund nonprofit and public sector internships. While informal collective and individual efforts have existed since 1995, Tuck Gives officially began in 2001. Funds are raised through an annual charity auction held each spring at Tuck and special donations. The auction is organized by students, with support from the Center for Business, Government, & Society, the Career Development Office (CDO), and the MBA Program Office.

  • How does the Tuck community learn who received funds?

    The Center for Business, Government, & Society provides the Tuck community the names of students who receive a Tuck Gives grant and the names of the organizations in which they worked.

Tuck Gives Internships

Interested in applying for Tuck Gives internship funding? Read the requirements and meet with the Center for Business, Government & Society team and Tuck Career Services to discuss your internship opportunity. 

Interested in hosting a Tuck Gives-supported internship? Learn more about hosting.

Visit the Tuck360: MBA Blog to read student stories from past Tuck Gives recipients.

Contact Us

2024–2025 Tuck Gives Co-Chairs

Please email us with any questions or to donate to the event.

Francesca Laera T’26 email
Ali Almail T’27 email
Lauren Ambrosini T’27 email
James Bradley T’27 email
Caroline Harrison T’27 email
Lenny Rowe T’27 email