Remembering the first recipient of the University of Waterloo’s biomedical engineering degree. Celebrating friendship and the Class of 1970. Ensuring students have access to the resources they need.
These are just some of the reasons donors say they give to the University and its affiliated institutions. And during Waterloo’s second annual thank-a-thon, donors shared dozens of stories like these.
On November 14 and 15, staff in the Office of Advancement and colleagues from across campus phoned more than 1,400 recent donors and emailed thousands more. Their goal was to connect with donors on National Philanthropy Day — a day that celebrates giving — to thank them for the positive impact they make.
“Donors create the scholarships and awards that attract talented students, and help fund many of the academic, extracurricular, entrepreneurial and career opportunities that make a Waterloo education so valuable,” says Salman Jivani, Associate Vice-President, Engagement.