1. UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships” by Frankie Mojapelo

2. Table of Contents  About the Unisa Foundation  Roles and Functions of the Foundation  Unisa Infrastructure Projects  Loyalty Programme  Alumni Fundraising  Other Projects  Conclusion UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

3. About the Unisa Foundation Semi-autonomous body responsible for fundraising and institutional advancement. Governed by an independent Board of Trustees. Constituted in 2004 after the dissolution of former TSA and Unisa Foundation Boards. UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

4. Roles and Functions of the Foundation Create an alternative revenue streams Develop public private partnerships with the corporate sector, the government and civil society. Encourage academic citizenship e.g teacher training and capacity building in communities. UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

5. Unisa Infrastructure Projects Student numbers increased after the merger Current infrastructure no longer adequate 10 yrs infrastructure plan detailing the development of the main campus and upgrades of regional centres Add pictures with captions UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

6. Unisa Infrastructure Projects continued Artist's impressions UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

7. Loyalty Programme Long-term relationship cultivation Engage with business partners to offer benefits to staff, students and alumni e.g. discounts and preferential lending rates Convocation ring – proceeds towards a student bursary fund UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships” Embossed ringEngraved ring

8. Other Projects Chancellor’s forum e.g Annual dinner, club and forum In-Service teacher development Government Liaison ( capacitate government officials) UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

9. Alumni Fundraising Western countries tertiary institutions receives most contribution from individuals – past students Part of an awareness campaign to tap into this source to support certain tailor made university initiatives Lead towards donor cultivation Facilitate long-term/life time relationship with alumni UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”

10. Conclusion Foundation 3yrs strategic plan to raise R350m Alumni to support their alma mater to realise its objectives as contained in Unisa 2015: An Agenda for Transformation UNISA FOUNDATION “harnessing the power of partnerships”