Donations directly to the University of Otago to help support research or towards a scholarship, and bequests, are welcomed.
The University has also established The University of Otago Foundation Trust, a New Zealand registered charitable Trust, as well as:
- The Otago University Trust, in the UK
- The Alumni of the University of Otago in America, Inc., in the USA
The terms of these Trusts allow in–country tax benefits for the University's donors living abroad and ensure that the expressed wishes of donors are fulfilled.
Further information
Alumni & Friends—Foundations and Trusts
Development and Alumni Relations—donate to the University of Otago
Donations
If AskOtago receives contact from anyone wishing to donate to the University, they should be connected with the Gift Processing Administrator, currently Med Carnigal:
Tel +64 3 479 5337
Email development@otago.ac.nz or med.carnigal@otago.ac.nz
Bequests
If AskOtago receives an enquiry regarding a bequest they should be connected with the Manager – Bequests, currently Murray Lopdell-Lawrence:
Tel. +64 3 479 5286
Email murray.lopdell-lawrence@otago.ac.nz or bequest@otago.ac.nz
If Med or Murray are unavailable the Development and Alumni Office can be contacted on +64 3 479 5286 or email to alumni@otago.ac.nz