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Class and peer giving

Bring classmates or peers together to support Dalhousie through class and group giving campaigns. Learn how it works, set goals and get support from the Office of Advancement.

Reconnect your community. Create impact together.

Class and peer group giving campaigns bring alumni and members of the Dal community together to reconnect, celebrate shared experiences and make a collective impact. Whether marking a reunion, honouring a mentor, or supporting students through scholarships or bursaries, these initiatives empower groups to support Dalhousie’s present and future. With guidance from the Office of Advancement, your group can turn shared purpose into lasting impact.

Give to a current initiative Email Kayla Barbeau to learn more

How class and group campaigns work

Class and peer group giving initiatives are powered by participation and direct outreach within a shared community.

As a volunteer, you help bring your classmates or peers together around a shared goal. With a clear fundraising purpose and a secure online giving page, you invite others to give back in a way that feels personal and meaningful. Throughout your campaign, the Office of Advancement partners with you to provide strategic guidance, administrative support and stewardship. Together, we help support your efforts and foster lasting impact.

Getting started: turning ideas into action

Launching a giving campaign begins with one or more volunteers stepping forward.

Typical workflow:

  1. Connect with the Office of Advancement to discuss your idea and ask questions.
  2. Choose an initiative and set a goal aligned with Faculty priorities and student needs.
  3. Form a volunteer committee to help reconnect peers and build momentum.
  4. Create a plan of action, including timeline, messaging and outreach strategy.
  5. Launch, fundraise and celebrate, with ongoing support from Advancement every step of the way.

Campaigns are often planned over several weeks and typically run for a defined period of up to eight months.

Explore faculty giving priorities

Resources to support your efforts

Setting financial goals

Your financial goal will depend on the type of fund you wish to establish and the impact you hope to achieve. Campaigns may support prizes, bursaries, scholarships, or endowed funds. Endowed funds preserve the original gift in perpetuity, using investment earnings to support students or programs for generations.

The Office of Advancement can help you determine appropriate funding levels and structures to match your vision.

Communication and branding support

Clear, consistent communication helps keep a campaign strong. Focus on the ask, share a meaningful story, personalize outreach when possible and highlight impact. Then follow up to thank supporters and share progress.

Official Dalhousie branding resources and communication guidance are available, along with a comprehensive PDF toolkit. The Office of Advancement is happy to assist with messaging, distribution and brand alignment.

Contact the Office of Advancement

To learn more or get started, contact:

Kayla Barbeau – kayla.barbeau@dal.ca
Sarah MacDonald – sarah.b.macdonald@dal.ca

We’re here to help you bring your community together and make a meaningful difference at Dalhousie.

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