Fundraising team shortlisted for top award
Friday, 20 April 2012
Donor Day 2012: An alumni donor talks to a current student about how the Annual Fund has allowed the American Football team to purchase new equipment
The University's fundraising programme has attracted over 6,000 donors and raised over £3 million to enhance the student experience since it began in 2004
Congratulations to the University's Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) who have been shortlisted in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Leadership and Management Awards 2012.
Colleagues in DARO have been nominated for their Annual Giving programme in the 'Outstanding University Fundraising Team' category, which recognises the exceptional work of professional staff in the higher education fundraising sector. The University's programme has attracted over 6,000 donors and raised over £3 million to enhance the student experience since it began in 2004.
DARO's submission for the awards highlighted the incredible growth achieved by the Annual Fund in attracting an increasing number of donors through mailings, telephone campaigns, social media platforms and themed activities to deliver a highly successful fundraising programme.
The Annual Fund raises money to enhance the student experience; whether that is through funding projects that add value to the academic and extra-curricular experience, or through providing essential bursaries and hardship grants to students who would otherwise not be able to consider or continue with a university education.
Andy Wood, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, said: "This is fantastic news for the University. I am particularly pleased that our Annual Giving programme has been recognised in this way, as the whole process is very much a team effort from DARO and many other parts of the University. My thanks and congratulation must go to everyone involved, especially our incredibly generous donors."
The shortlist was formally announced in this week's THE, and the winner will be revealed at an awards ceremony in London on Thursday 21 June 2012.
Established in 2004, the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) has enjoyed great success in engaging the alumni community, staff, students and key stakeholders, and has recently passed the £30 million mark for funds raised since 2004, through the Annual Fund, major donations and corporate sponsors.