Founder and CEO of Cairney and Company, Karen Cairney, recently had the pleasure of meeting with Professor Jon Timmis, the new Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University to discuss the first year in his new role, his unconventional route to Higher Education and the transformational impact universities can have on lives.

Hear from Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University and Paul Tyack, Director of Advancement at Newcastle University as they discuss the launch of their exciting major new fundraising campaign From Newcastle For The World

We sat down with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland and Helen McArdle CBE, philanthropist and donor to the University of Sunderland to discuss Helen’s ground-breaking gift and how relationships need to be understood, nurtured and sustained to get the best for everyone.

Glasgow Caledonian University, powering social innovation and supporting graduates through philanthropy and purpose to deliver on the Common Good.

Interview with Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon, President & CEO, NMITE.

Donor insights and relationships, and working at the speed of sound with Christopher Clinton Conway.

A momentous battle for survival and redesigning the future: Capital Theatres Board and Staff aligned and forging the future together.

Leading from the front and remaining at the coal face throughout the COVID-19 crisis. One Vice-Chancellor’s account of their response to the pandemic.

George Watson's College: Making friends and influencing people; the importance of nurturing relationships

UCLan: A global university and local champion with a can do attitude!

The Golden Thread of External Relations: How the University of Glasgow is creating impact and results as a global leader.

Keeping an eye on the future. How a focus on technology and donor motivations is bringing successful philanthropy to the University of Edinburgh.

Science and innovation shaping the next normal. The future of philanthropy at the University of Waterloo.

Breast Cancer Now has kept their people connected and committed through tough times with the support of their donors and volunteers.

A Fundraising University, or a University that Fundraises?
Building Relationships to make remarkable things happen at UCL

Working together to forge philanthropic partnerships that foster the Margin of Excellence at Deakin University and Make Good Into Great.

The advancement profession within HE, especially fundraising and alumni relations, is constantly being asked to justify its existence and prove its RoI.

In today’s world, more than ever, thinking creatively, managing change, and solving complex problems are part of the daily routine.

At Cairney & Company we have 30 years’ experience in the education and not for profit sectors, but as well as sharing our expertise we believe in continuously learning through challenge and questioning.