Process
We recognise that every class is different. Here you will find some general guidelines for setting up your class giving campaign. This framework provides flexibility for each class campaign and its stage in life.
The Alumni & Supporter Engagement team is here to help and guide you along the way.
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Step 1: Reach out to Alumni Team
If you are considering fundraising for the University, please let us know about your ambitions and goals. We will be able to support your progress and share our fundraising expertise.
If you have lost contact with your classmates throughout the years, the Alumni & Supporter Engagement team can help you reconnect. We can also set up unique giving structures to ease the fundraising administration work, and do our best to help you succeed.
Step 2: Invite fundraising campaign partners
Consider assembling a few of your classmates to drive the fundraising campaign.
Inviting classmates with different contacts might be a good starting point, and make sure to include both those who can make a gift and others who will focus on participation.
Step 3: Decide on a University fund
You should select a cause that will resonate with your year group. You can explore some of the giving options on our Giving to Glasgow page. The Alumni & Supporter Engagement team can guide you further on the priority areas for the University.
It is helpful to set gift level expectations too, however, realise that a substantial part of your class’ total will come from the fundraising campaign partners. Set a goal that is realistic, as it's always nice to beat your target!
Step 4: Communicate
The Alumni team can assist you with the distribution of communications.
Consider including a message about why you wish to give and support UofG. It is helpful to make your expectations clear and share them early in the process.
Step 5: Reunion
On the day of the reunion, you can further encourage your classmates to contribute to reaching the set goal.
Step 6: Post-Reunion
After the reunion, we can update your classmates on how many gifts were received and the total amount raised, along with a message from the reunion organiser and information on the impact of your class’ generosity.
We will also acknowledge the class gift in our annual supporter magazine.