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HMC alumni bid farewell to Professor Jane Shaw and meet incoming Principal

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · 17d

Such a lovely evening! Looking forward to meeting lots more alumni during my Principalship. Please get in touch, I’m keen to hear about your experiences and what happened next!

Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 18d

On Saturday we were delighted to welcome back HMC alumni for an opportunity to bid farewell to our outgoing Principal Professor Jane Shaw and meet her successor @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social. Read more about the event 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/hmc-...

HMC alumni bid farewell to Professor Jane Shaw and meet incoming Principal

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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 18d

On Saturday we were delighted to welcome back HMC alumni for an opportunity to bid farewell to our outgoing Principal Professor Jane Shaw and meet her successor @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social. Read more about the event 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/hmc-...

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · 22d

Very much looking forward to meeting our wonderful alumni in this beautiful building. See you there!

London Alumni Drinks Reception

Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 23d

📢 Calling all HMC alum! Join us on 3 November, in the beautiful setting of the Oxford and Cambridge Club, to meet our incoming Principal, @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social , and Director of Alumni Relations and Development Lisa Smårs. More info and booking 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/event/alumni...

New book by incoming HMC Principal published

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Delighted that 2 pieces of news align! New job @hmcoxford.bsky.social and new book (co-authored with @rhodridavies.bsky.social & Theresa Lloyd) exploring UK #philanthropy and why rich people give: hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/new-...

HMC elects Professor Beth Breeze, OBE, as next Principal

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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are delighted to announce the election of Prof Beth Breeze OBE – @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social – as the next Principal of Harris Manchester College. She will take up office on 1 October 2025, in succession to Professor Jane Shaw. Read the full news release 👇
tinyurl.com/yedbvhrx

New Director of Alumni Relations and Development takes up role

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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · May 22

We're delighted that Lisa Smårs has joined Harris Manchester as our new Director of Alumni Relations and Development, a key area for the College, working closely with our current Principal, Professor Jane Shaw, and, in future, our next Principal, @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/3tyzzs8v

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · May 3

Cheers Colin! I remember getting GA forms signed in my first job. Multiple pink & green pages needing wet signatures. Much better now!

Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · May 2

My colleague and fellow Beth (Beth Astridge) showing visitors around a new special exhibition on the history of #fundraising. Freely open to all in the Templeman Library on the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus and can be viewed online here lnkd.in/e8dyJ9fN

Beth Astridge, who is lead archivist of the UK Philanthropy archive, stands in front of a display box explaining the items on the history of fundraising to a small group who are looking at the items.

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · May 2

New report from my colleague @jaynelacny.bsky.social uncovers the hidden history of fundraising for hospital scanners . Freely available here: lnkd.in/efp6y79U #fundraising #historymatters #archiveresearch

The author Jayne Lacny is pictured standing in front of a shelf of books about philanthropy, holding a copy of the new report.

Making the Ask: Fundraising since 1959

Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Apr 29

The History of Fundraising is endlessly fascinating - private gifts lie behind so much public benefit that we all take for granted. A new exhibition @unikent.bsky.social tells the story. Please visit in person if you are near/visiting Canterbury, or enjoy it online: www.kent.ac.uk/library-it/s...

A virtual exhibition telling the story of the modern history of fundraising through the archive of Craigmyle Fundraising Consultants. The exhibition covers fundraising in education, places of worship,...

www.kent.ac.uk

HMC elects Professor Beth Breeze, OBE, as next Principal

Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Apr 29

Such an honour to be asked to lead this extraordinary college. Look forward to getting to know all our students. alumni, friends and supporters.

Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are delighted to announce the election of Prof Beth Breeze OBE – @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social – as the next Principal of Harris Manchester College. She will take up office on 1 October 2025, in succession to Professor Jane Shaw. Read the full news release 👇
tinyurl.com/yedbvhrx

Fundraiser Apprenticeship programme

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Jan 16

Do you worry about why rich people give and what philanthropists "really want"? In this podcast we discuss critiques of #philanthropy and the positive role of private giving, generosity & #fundraising with @philxbuchanan.bsky.social & @gracenicolette.bsky.social. Listen here: bit.ly/giving-done-...

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Jan 8

Happy New Year! If you manage new/junior #fundraisers or are starting out in a #fundraising career (in England only, sorry to everyone not able to access this) then please check out our free/almost free high quality training - online info event coming up 31 Jan: www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifel...

Discover the Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship Programme at Kent

www.kent.ac.uk

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Dec 18

Christmas lunch with the University of Kent's Centre for Philanthropy main teaching team. Not a bad view of Canterbury Cathedral from our table! Wishing all of our colleagues and friends in #philanthropy and #fundraising a wonderful Christmas break when it comes.

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Dec 12

Merry Christmas from the University of Kent Centre for Philanthropy online festive celebration! Thanks to everyone who's studied with us, read our books/articles, attended our events or participated in our research on #philanthropy & #fundraising. Here's to 2025! research.kent.ac.uk/philanthropy/

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thrilled to receive a copy of this important new book. Congrats @cingib.bsky.social #philanthropy #fundraising

A one-stop body of knowledge that explains what fundraising is, and covers key concepts, principles and debates.

UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Nov 28

The Fundraising Reader

Edited by @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social, Donna Day Lafferty, and @pamalawiepking.bsky.social.

The Fundraising Reader

fundraising.co.uk

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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Nov 28

If you're based in the USA and want to get a copy of my book In Defence of Philanthropy for half price then you're in luck! cup.columbia.edu/book/in-defe...

Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thanks Howard! I'm so excited to re-find my tribe online :)

Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · Nov 25

You may be somewhat responsible!