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 United Kingdom
- The Alumni of the University of Otago in America, Inc., in the United States of America
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
Alumni & Friends — Donate to 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:
Tel +64 3 479 4516
Email alumni@otago.ac.nz