Spring Institute in Educational Fundraising

Testimonials

Testimonials from 2009 Spring Institute Graduates

"This CASE week was a very instructive week."
- Sacha Sidjanski, Switzerland

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"I have returned with renewed vigour and a sense of clarity."
- Sarah Sharples, Oxford

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"I found this past week to be extremely useful - not only from a professional development perspective but from a personal development level also. I would highly recommend to my peers and colleagues to attend the Spring Institute in the future."
- Gillian O'Connor, Clongowes Wood College

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"It was everything everyone had told me about, but I had enjoyed the whole thing more than I was expecting to. I was prepared to work very hard but not prepared for the great time I had doing so."
- Halina Dorward, Annual Fund Officer, Middlesex University

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"The course was tailored to my needs and it gave me a great overview of all the different areas of my profession. The tutors and speakers were excellent."
- Monica Popa, Development and Alumni Relations Manager, St Hilda's College, Oxford

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"I didn't quite know what to expect and learned so much more than I would have imagined."
- Cornelia Carson, Alumni Relations Manager, Wadham College Oxford

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"It exceeded my expectations by far. Prior to the Spring Institute, I only knew about general marketing techniques and a little about fundraising for charities. Now I know that development at universities is a different, highly specialised profession altogether and I feel much prouder to be in it."
- Rhoda Schuling, Development Manager, University of Groningen, The Netherlands

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"It was extremely inspirational and informative and the atmosphere was one of pure friendship and sharing."
- Jessica Grandhomme, Development & Alumni Affairs Officer, The American University of Paris

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The Spring Institute put all the pieces of the puzzle together for me and making new friends from all over Europe and Africa added even further value!
- Helena Perhag, Fundraiser, Lund University

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"The course exceeded my expectations - I thought it was the best professional development training experience I have ever had, and it was a fantastic, thoroughly enjoyable experience!"
- Rachel Dillon, Development Officer, Cardiff University

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"I came seeking a fuller understanding of fundraising and its relationship within my area, alumni relations. I left feeling that this had been achieved in a fun and thorough way, but more than that, through meeting great people working in a range of organisations from all over the world, I had a deep and life-changing experience."
- Katrine Scott-Mitchell, Head of Alumni Relations, University of Nottingham

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"The course exceeded my expectations and was excellent in almost every way. I now feel motivated, confident in my ability and can't wait to implement my action plan and start raising money!"
- Sheona Gardner, Development Manager, University of Wales Institute Cardiff

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