The Thomas Report, 20 Years on - Looking to the Future
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM UK Time
Speaker(s): Karen Cairney, CEO and Founder, Cairney and Company, Ben Plummer-Powell, Chief Philanthropy and Global Engagement officer, Chair - Ross Group, Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive Officer Professor, Outgoing President UUK, Jillian Watt, Director of Development Glasgow Caledonian University, Member of the Caledonian Group, Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, St. Andrews, Incoming President UUK
The Thomas Report (2004) increasing voluntary giving to Higher Education was the catalyst for universities in the UK to commit to and strengthen their fundraising programmes through professional training and by incentivising donors to see higher education as a legitimate and effective channel for their philanthropy.
The report penned by Professor Sir Eric Thomas provided a road map for advancement and philanthropy to flourish in the UK. This session will review 20 years on and what have we learned, and what have we not. Where have we seen successes and challenges? What is the road map for the next 10 years?