Telephone fundraising campaign

Since 2009, we have been approaching alumni personally, through telephone fundraising campaigns. The calls are made by a group of enthusiastic students from the university. Many interesting conversations are to be had throughout the year, varying from ‘does that professor still give those great lectures?’ to ‘then why not come and do an internship with me!’. The students also bring the alumni up to date about developments at the university, the facilities we provide for alumni, and how they can support talent by volunteering. During the phone fundraising calls, we usually ask alumni for a contribution towards the university fund. Their donations are used for teaching and research projects and for scholarships for students. In effect, the closely knit alumni network forms the lifeline of the university fund. Donations large and small combine to produce a thoroughly worthwhile impact. 

Inspiring conversations on how their time at university has helped alumni reach where they are today. Their enthusiasm about the university, the university fund, and feeling their connection – that is why I make those calls.

Jelle Klip

Conversations in 2022

In 2022, our students spoke with 662 alumni. In November, five students called a large number of people who attended the Alumni Day or the festival of song, mostly to find out how they experienced the day.

Student Jelle Knip had conversations with alumni throughout the year. Many appreciated the contact and the conversations, and a total of 221 alumni decided to donate. All the support we have received is heartwarming. By donating, alumni contribute personally to important research, support innovation in teaching, and give students the opportunity to study. A total of €154,125 has been pledged.