2022 FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT THANK YOU

In 2022 I was beyond excited to once again enjoy one of the greatest pleasures of my role – attending face-to-face events with members of our community. The Zoom meetings and phone calls were great as a temporary measure when it wasn't possible for us to gather in person, but, I've got to say, COVID-19 really highlighted the value of real human connection.

Regardless of the circumstances, however, the Trinity community proved that it could rally together in even the most trying of circumstances, reflected by the all-time record level of donations in 2022.

I can't express enough gratitude to you all for your generosity – it really makes a huge difference to the College and the level of support we can provide to talented young people with outstanding potential.

Scott Charles (TC 1986) Executive Director of the Foundation Deputy Warden and Director of Advancement

925 MEMBERS OF THE TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

3428 PEOPLE SIGNED UP TO MY TRINITY CONNECT

MYTRINITYCONNECT.COM.AU

174 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM SCHOLARSHIPS

632 DONORS

$84.0M CORPUS

41 EVENTS

2070 PEOPLE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER $4.3M COMMITTED PLEDGES RECEIVED

4100 ATTENDEES AT TRINITY EVENTS $4.71M CASH DONATIONS RECEIVED

In 2022, we collected more than $4.7 million in cash donations, including a significant contribution towards the Dining Hall redevelopment. This was a strong year of fundraising and, encouragingly, we saw the number of donors return to preCOVID levels.

Further, the College was able to hold a number of significant activities and events to mark Trinity’s 150th anniversary.

This included a ceremony for Oak Leaf Award recipients, the funding and installation of our organ in the Chapel, the 150th anniversary gala dinner, and the Gourlay Ethics in Business Week. We also saw the graduation of our first Cambodian scholarship recipient from the University of Melbourne, which marked an important milestone.

In my view, philanthropy matters. It provides endorsement from our donors as to why our institution is truly special. It is not a contribution for a service or a good. It is contributed voluntarily and confirms the significance of Trinity College from every person who makes a contribution.

Philanthropy also requires stability, consistency and reliability. 2022 marks the conclusion of my term as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Foundation. During the past eight years, the philanthropic support offered by all of the contributors to Trinity College has evidenced our success in accomplishing these objectives.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all those who have contributed for believing in the work that we do.

Ian Solomon (TC 1989) Chairman, Executive Committee of the Foundation