Support York St John
In May 2006 York St John established its first Development
Office. The Development Office (formerly known as the Office
for Institutional Advancement) Team engages with the York St John
community and external partners to secure funds; enabling us to
meet our mission of providing an 'excellent, open and progressive
higher education experience that embraces differences, challenges
prejudice and promotes justice shaped by our Church
foundation'. It is our aim to raise unrestricted funds
through a variety of sources including philanthropic giving to
enhance our community, providing an outstanding learning
environment and experience for YSJ students and staff.
The Development Team: (L-R) Kate Hutchings, Professor
Andy Smith, Brett Arnall
Why support York St John
University?
The University seeks support from
individuals and organisations who believe in our mission to provide
an excellent, open and progressive higher education that embraces
differences, challenges prejudice and promotes justice shaped by
our Church foundation.
Building on this foundation we:
- Provide widely accessible opportunities to lifelong learning,
underpinned by scholarship and research
- Extend and deepen our external contribution regionally,
nationally and globally
- Foster a supportive, creative, critical and reflective
community which promotes personal and professional development for
both students and staff
In delivering our mission we award degrees and professional
qualifications across a range of science, arts and humanities
disciplines.
York St John University is an extraordinary place full of
energetic people. Over the last five years we have invested heavily
in our campus and have moved from college status to University
status.
What can you support at York St
John University?
There are four ways that you can donate to the University:
- The Endowment: YSJ has established an
endowment fund to help sustain our mission in the long term
- The SPARK
Scholarships: An exciting range of scholarships
are available to support individual students in a range of
subjects
- Teaching and Research Projects:
Specific opportunities exist to support academic initiatives
including work on shared values in Islam and Christianity, Peace
Studies, Sport and Spirituality
- Buildings: Naming rights are
available on a number of prestigious developments in the heart of
York in recognition of philanthropic donations. In addition,
sponsorship opportunities are also available
How can you support York St John
University?
- By making a donation (see Payroll Giving below for tax
effective giving).
- Taking part in one of our challenge events and raising
sponsorship.
- Leaving a legacy to the University in your will (please see
Heritage Trail and Legacy leaflet below)
- If you are a former student, joining our Alumni Society.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving offers tax-free charitable giving direct from
your pay. These donations are deducted before tax so each £1 you
give will only cost you 80p and if you’re a higher rate tax payer
it will only cost you 60p. Employees can choose to support
any charity of their choice with a regular donation direct from
their pay.
If you would like to make a donation through Payroll Giving you
can do so by printing off the Payroll Giving attachment at the
bottom of this page.
For further information please email b.arnall@yorksj.ac.uk
York St John University Registered Charity No. 529589
Who might want to support York St
John University?
As our mission relates to social justice and our work promotes
widening participation to a curriculum that includes education,
health, sport and the arts we think a range of individuals, trust
funds, companies and foundations will want to support us.
To find out more please contact: Professor Andy Smith (further info. &
contact details below)
Staff Roles and Contact
Information:
Director of Development
Professor Andy Smith - Short
Biography
Andy directs University activities to raise friends and funds
for the Institution. He is responsible for the development of
campaign plans and asking for support. He provides the overall
leadership and management of the Development Office.
E: a.smith@yorksj.ac.uk
T: 01904 876738
Alumni & Fundraising Officer (AFO)
Brett Arnall
Brett is responsible for recruiting and keeping in contact with
former students and staff. This involves producing various
literature, organising events/reunions and fundraising initiatives.
Brett is responsible for SPARK fundraising communications and
strategy.
E: alumni@yorksj.ac.uk
T: 01904 876432
Advancement Services Officer (ASO) & PA to Director
of Development
Kate Hutchings
Kate provides secretarial support to the Director of
Development and the AFO and assists in the development and
maintenance of administration systems and procedures. She has a key
function in the maintenance, enhancement and use of the Development
databases.
E: k.hutchings@yorksj.ac.uk
T: 01904 876741 F: 01904 876971
Other Links & Related
Projects:
El Hassan Values Survey: Developing a
Shared Consciousness
Heritage Trail
and Legacy 
Payroll Giving
SPARK
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