College Record 2013

emains of sustaining our present activity by creating funding strategies and
endowments for the future.
Giving by alumni still lags behind, with about 6% of those who can be contacted
giving annually. This is better than most graduate colleges, but can be improved
significantly: participation-rates at the more successful undergraduate colleges are
now more than 30%. Over 800 of our alumni have other Oxford college affiliations,
so we recognise that conflicts and varying priorities are inevitable, but we very
much appreciate the support of alumni and friends of the College each year. Every
gift makes a difference and contributes to the College’s ability to do more for our
community.
The Marriott legacy was a major event, and has inspired others to consider making
a legacy. We have nearly doubled the number of people who have expressed their
intention of providing for the College in their wills, and we would encourage others
to follow suit. The finances of most Oxford colleges are founded on legacies over
the centuries, which ensure their continuing excellence.
In the office, Anna and Katie moved on to new positions during 2012–13. Please
welcome the two new members of our team, Kathie Mackay who joined as the
Senior Development Officer in June, and Alex Guerriero as the Development
Assistant in July. We are now complete again and look forward to another year of
growth and exciting activity in 2013–14.
Strategy Group members
Mr John Adams
Mr Mueen Afzal
Dr Thomas Black
Dr Gerald Chan
Lord Gowrie
Mr Peter Halban
Lady Hoffenberg
Dr Philip Kay
Mr Sam Laidlaw
Ms Rosemary Leith
Dr Mark Merrony
Lord Moser
Mr George Nianias
Professor Pat Nuttall
Mr Thomas Sharpe, QC
Dr Kenneth Tregidgo
Baron Thyssen-
Bornemisza
Mrs Patricia Williams
Sir Martin Wood
Dr Allen Zimbler
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