Opening the Door to the World of Philanthropic Giving

Griffith University is registered with the ATO to accept donations and to receive philanthropic grants from Trusts and Foundations or Private Ancillary Funds.  Philanthropic giving is becoming an important income stream for the University to support not only scholarships but for research and travel grants.

If you would like to know more about philanthropy and the keys to success in securing philanthropic funding, you are invited to attend this online session, when you will find out:

· What is philanthropy and who gives to universities.

· Current trends in philanthropic giving in Australia and at Griffith University

· Myths about making the ‘ask’ and the donor lifecycle

· Typical questions that donors will ask

· How to articulate your story

· How to write for philanthropic grants

· The role of Development & Alumni and how we work with the Office of Research and Griffith Enterprise