2010-2011 Annual Report - University of Winnipeg

GreetingsSusan A. ThompsonCollegiate '67, UWinnipeg '71Foundation President and CEOTransformational campaigns begin with a vision, a view of the future thatwill excite and engage potential donors and the community at large. Thevision of ‘A World of Opportunity’ Campaign was inspired by leaders withinThe University and its Foundation, who have delivered a successful Campaignand new energy.Last year, we reported to you the Foundation had surpassed the $70 milliongoal for ‘A World of Opportunity’ Campaign. As we begin planning the finalstages of the Campaign this year, we are also planning the way forward,with a clear vision of how the Capital Campaign has and will continue totransform The University of Winnipeg and its campus.The role of the leaders, staff and volunteers within this vision has been tobuild strong relationships and demonstrate corporate and personal integrityand accountability. The Foundation remains cautious and prudent, knowingthe potential exists for another global economic meltdown. Toxic debts andbankrupt countries continue to influence markets. Through challengingtimes, the Foundation has proven resilient, able to set a high bar and exerciseconsiderable flexibility in responding to the University’s evolving needs.‘The A World of Opportunity’ Campaign has achieved unprecedented results:support of students through scholarships and bursaries, investment inacademic programs, construction of buildings and development ofinfrastructure for advanced research and teaching facilities, and ability toraise the profile of The University of Winnipeg.These accomplishments are part of the incredible legacy of the Campaign,whose success is attracting new donors every day. As we come into thefinal stretch of the Campaign, we are asking and encouraging all of ourdonors to make a further gift. Thank you for your consideration of our request;and most importantly, thank you for all of your wonderfulpast support, we are truly grateful.Thank You!2