The Dean has created a modest fund to assist with such travel taken in conjunction with Arts and Sciences gift officers. These expenditures must be approved in advance by our office. Upon return from development travel the gift officer will prepare a trip report in consultation with the faculty member and follow up correspondence as necessary. The Office of Arts and Sciences Development works very closely with the units of the Office of Central Development. The Annual Fund Office takes primary responsibility for soliciting Trinity College alumni and parents for contributions to the Trinity Annual Fund.
Alumni receive regular mail, telephone, and personal solicitations during the course of the year.
Alumni in reunion years are especially encouraged to increase their Annual Fund giving in that year, and each year alumni are, in general, encouraged to increase their giving to the Annual Fund as their circumstances permit. The gift officers in this unit are organized by assignment to specific regions of the country. They represent the interests of Arts and Sciences as articulated by the Deans and the staff of our office, as well as other university-wide projects, priorities and opportunities. The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations coordinates corporate and foundation fundraising, particularly with respect to major foundations and corporations. This office serves as a clearinghouse for all contact with corporations and foundations.