Melchior Bussink is Head of Alumni Relations and Director of the Amsterdam University Fund at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). He has a background in philanthropy, building partnerships and communities and creating cultural and societal impact on a (inter)national level. He worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, campaigning and non-profit offices and most recently at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. At the UvA Melchior is responsible for renewing the strategies on alum engagement and philanthropy. A new approach is needed with a growing number of young and international alums and the changing landscape of fundraising. The UvA is committed on building an inclusive and broad community to increase opportunities for students, staff and alumni.