Visionary support for future generations
Thanks to the generosity of donors over the years, lasting support has been created for scholarships, fellowships and more. This vital support helps future students and researchers reach their full potential. Additionally, these visionary gifts enable the University to attract distinguished academics who not only inspire as educators but also innovate as researchers. These University leaders are shaping critical solutions to the most pressing issues confronting society today.
What is a long-term gift?
A long-term gift is a donation that the University prudently manages and invests through its Gift Investment Portfolio. These investments deliver sound returns over the long-term to deliver on the gifts’ purpose.
The objective of a long-term gift is to provide both a current income stream and long-term capital growth.
Long-term gifts FAQs
Discover more details on how the University ensures long-term gifts are responsibly and ethically managed.
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The University prudently manages these gifts in accordance with the donor’s expressed wishes – in agreement with the University and applicable law. If a specific purpose is not stated, the gifts are directed to the institution’s broader charitable purposes. Student awards (including scholarships), grants, bursaries and prizes comprise the largest portion of these gifts. Other gifts support academic positions, advance research, enrich libraries, fund capital projects and foster student development.
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The University’s investment model allows the University to focus on strategic investment decisions whilst delegating the resource intensive investment implementation activities to well-resourced specialist external advisers and managers. This approach is consistent with the University’s investment scale and focus on leadership and excellence in education, teaching, and research.
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The University’s commitment to responsible investment and sustainability more broadly is outlined in its Sustainability Plan 2030 and includes the following two responsible investment targets:
- Include the University’s investment portfolio in its commitment to be climate positive by 2030
- Provide enhanced transparent reporting of the University’s investment portfolio
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The portfolio comprising long-term gifts has performed well for many years despite volatile global financial conditions. Long-term performance is detailed in the annual Gift Investment Report which can be downloaded below.
Discover more information on long-term giving
Download the University’s latest Gift Investment Report to see a comprehensive breakdown of the University’s use of long-term gifts, investment model and strategy and more.
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Stay in the know and read inspiring stories from University students, researchers and more. Find out about more ways to give including giving to cancer research, science and other fields to support university research.
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Stories of impact
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Ways to give
Whether you’d like to make a one-off gift or explore other meaningful options like leaving a gift in your Will, there are plenty of ways you can give to the University for a brighter future.
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