Giving Day launches the Bellerin Capital Campaign

PETER MORAN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

We are thrilled to announce the remarkable success of our inaugural Giving Day, which took place on Thursday, 11 May.

The goal of Giving Day was to raise funds for the construction of the new Sports and Wellbeing Centre at our Senior School, and publicly launch the Bellerin Capital Campaign.

We are delighted to share that the day surpassed all expectations, with an astounding final tally of $564,000 raised—$164,000 over our initial target. This outstanding outcome is the culmination of several months of planning and hard work by the Community Relations team and the Bellerin Campaign Committee, chaired by Dr Hugh Seward. The heart of the Giving Day was our transformed Dining Hall, which served as the bustling headquarters for the event. A team of volunteers worked tirelessly throughout the day, reaching out to Old Collegians and current parents, both by phone and through our dedicated Giving Day web page, in an effort to boost donations.

One of the most thrilling moments occurred during dinner time when our initial target of $400,000 was reached just as the boarders were entering the Dining Hall. The atmosphere was electric as cheers erupted throughout the room.

However, the excitement didn’t end there. A bonus target of $500,000 was then announced, inspiring renewed enthusiasm among our generous supporters.

As the clock struck 9pm, the final result of over $560,000 was revealed, causing jubilation and disbelief among everyone present at Giving Day HQ. The extraordinary success of the day can be attributed to the dedication and tireless efforts of countless individuals, including volunteers and staff members, who worked diligently to achieve this remarkable outcome.

While the objectives of Giving Day were to secure funds for the new Sports and Wellbeing Centre and to launch the Bellerin Capital Campaign, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the incredible contributions of our numerous call centre volunteers.

Among them were staff members, current parents, College Council members, past parents, and Old Collegians. Each person played a vital role in increasing our fundraising results, even in instances where they felt uncomfortable soliciting donations. In the lead-up to Giving Day, the Bellerin Campaign took centre stage with two captivating industry dinners.

The first dinner, dedicated to the medical and health sectors within the College community, welcomed over 120 guests.

The second dinner shifted gears to explore the theme of leadership, drawing parallels from the realms of sport, business, and the law. Both dinners served a dual purpose: to raise awareness about the Bellerin Campaign

and to encourage generous donations towards the realisation of the new Sports and Wellbeing Centre.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the resounding triumph of our first-ever Giving Day. Your unwavering support and commitment to our College is truly commendable.

Together, we have achieved an exceptional milestone that will have a lasting impact on the wellbeing and sporting opportunities available to our students.

We look forward to sharing updates on the progress of the Sports and Wellbeing Centre as it continues to come out of the ground.

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Our new Sports and Wellbeing Centre will be built at a cost of $32 million.

$24 million of this will be funded by the College, but we are seeking support from our community to ensure the project can be built to the highest standards.

The generous gifts given on Giving Day have brought us closer to our $8 million community fundraising target, but we still have some work to do.

If you would like to make a donation, please scan the QR code or visit: tgc.vic.edu.au/bellerin-campaign