Impact of Giving
Sharing ourÌýsupporters' storiesÌýis an important way to acknowledge their generosity. We celebrate the impact of every gift, big and small.
Our donors are inspirational. Although every donor has a personal reason for giving, the outcome of each gift is the same – transformation. Helping disadvantaged students access scholarships, contributing to the growth of our library collections, funding cutting-edge research-ÌýeveryÌýpart of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog is impacted by philanthropy.
Explore our most recent report to see how recent donations have fuelled innovation, equity and education.
If these stories inspire you, as they inspire us, we invite you to make a gift today.
Impact of Giving report
The demonstrates the impact that research and education can have in our communities, creating opportunities for countless students and researchers to follow dreams, push boundaries and build a brighter tomorrow. Read powerful stories of impact, from investments in paediatric brain cancer research at the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI), the Augustus Short Scholarships, CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship and the Bob Croser Woodland Recovery Project.
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Dylan Alcott Foundation
The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship has given Daphne Dale the resources she needs to excel in her studies and explore all the possibilities the Bachelor of Science degree has to offer.
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SAiGENCI supporter repairs bicycles to support prostate cancer research
Richard Dopheide’s younger brother was only 65 years old when his life was taken by cancer. This tragedy was the motivating force behind Richard’s decision to repair and sell bicycles to raise funds for cancer research.Ìý
Read more about SAiGENCI supporter repairs bicycles to support prostate cancer research
Taking music education global
The Decie Denholm Scholarship has taken an innovative music education and conservation project global, allowing honours student Billy St John to undertake transformative research into Zimbabwean folk music with the invaluable support of local cultural heritage expert Bright Mutyandaedza.
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Honouring Nana in Elder Hall
Classical violinist, passionate educator, and Elder Conservatorium alum Loretta De Palma has honoured her Nana with a seat dedication through the Take a Seat campaign.
Read more about Honouring Nana in Elder Hall
John's gift
As an undergraduate student and the first in his family to attend ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, Dr John Byron (BA (Hons) 1998) received financial assistance from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog at a critical time during his degree.
Read more about John's gift
Helping Emma
Emma Knights, a highachieving Creative Arts student, is a recent recipient of a grant from the Student Emergency Fund.
Read more about Helping Emma
The future of cancer research
With support from a diverse community of foundations and donors, Professor Lisa Butler’s multidisciplinary research team is creating new tools for the diagnosis and managementÌýof prostate cancer.
Read more about The future of cancer research
Industry partnership critical for heart research
Working across the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide andÌýRoyal Adelaide Hospital,ÌýProfessor Prash SandersÌýleads a team of researchersÌýand clinicians developingÌýinnovative solutions for theÌýdiagnosis and treatmentÌýof atrial fibrillation (AF).
Read more about Industry partnership critical for heart research
Heritage scholarship with a fascinating legacy
More than 50 years ago, Ella Syme Everard (nee Russell) bequeathed her estate of approximately $260,000 (the equivalent of approximately $3.2 million AUD today) to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide to in the memory of her late husband, .
Read more about Heritage scholarship with a fascinating legacy
Classic Scholarship Success
Shona Edwards was on track to complete her undergraduate studies in 2018 when she was diagnosed with papillary meningioma – a tumour atÌýthe base of her spine.Ìý
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Our donor charter
We are grateful for the remarkable support from all of our donors, and we are committed to building a relationship of mutual trust and respect.ÌýIt's important to us that we make clear our commitment to you, our donors. We commit to:
- Acknowledging everyÌýdonation
All of our donors will receive an official ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide receipt, and appropriate acknowledgement, recognition and publicity.
- ÌýUsing gifts in accordance with the intentions of the donor
We will ensure that all gifts are administered consistently with the letter and spirit of the law and are used in accordance with the donors’ intentions. Undesignated donations will be used to support the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s highest priorities.
- Respecting the privacy of donors
We will respect the privacy of our donors, and will provide anonymity for donors who request it. Donor information will be used by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog to maintain contact with donors and keep donors up-to-date with information about the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, its services, events and achievements. Donors’ names may be published in the annual Impact of Giving report.
- Being transparent and informative
Representatives of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog will at all times identify themselves as such when they contact current or potential donors. Once a donation has been made, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog will provide benefactors with regular reports about the way gifts have contributed to our success.
We ascribe to theÌýCode of Practice for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Philanthropy
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Endowment report
View our annual Endowment Reports.Ìý