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Books-in-kind: Philanthropic resources for a new 1960s University

By Triona Fitton | 17 March 2015

The Universities of the 1960s started out exceptionally short on books and other library resources. They were especially sensitive to the fact that this set them … Read more

Professional fundraisers or ‘the personal approach’?

By Triona Fitton | 17 February 2015

“The tongue is mightier than the pen.” – Sir Cecil Syers, head of the University of Kent Appeal Committee. In September of 1962, Dr. Geoffrey Templeman, … Read more

Early fundraising: An approach to local industry

By Triona Fitton | 02 February 2015

The philanthropic foundations of the University of Kent were laid during the early fundraising efforts of the ‘Sponsors of A University in Kent’; the collective of influential … Read more

Hidden Histories: The Beginnings of Philanthropy at Kent

By Triona Fitton | 08 January 2015

It was late Spring in 1959.  A feeling of hope for the future was in the air. The number of young people staying on in … Read more

Welcome to Kent: The Philanthropy Story!

By Triona Fitton | 16 December 2014

This blog aims to document the illustrious history of philanthropy and giving at the University of Kent, as part of a Beacon-funded project that will … Read more

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