Most INSEAD alumni will be familiar with the work of the INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF). Founded by alumni more than 25 years ago to contribute to the school's financial success, the IAF has become much more than that: it is a unique means of building relationships and engaging alumni and friends in INSEAD's development.
Although the IAF is largely concerned with generating a much-needed regular annual income for the school , it's also a vital component of the Campaign. Funds raised in this way count towards the Campaign total . What's more, we see the Campaign as an excellent incentive for new donors to start making annual contributions and for existing donors to increase their regular gifts.
Conversely, we're equally happy for donors who feel strongly about the importance of the fund to make one-off contributions to the Campaign of any size via the IAF. Traditionally, we've had a cut-off point of €250,000, but we're happy for individuals to choose how they want to give larger gifts to INSEAD. After all, any donation counts towards the Campaign and benefits the school in the same way.
Generally, IAF gifts are directed towards broad fundraising categories, rather than specific projects:
MBA scholarships
innovative teaching and research
facilities and infrastructure.
Although opportunities for highly specific, named gifts through the IAF are limited, there is excellent scope for recognition through our salamanders (cumulative, lifetime giving awards) and annual giving clubs (which acknowledge contributions in any one year).
