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Encouragingly strong, record-breaking Second, support for faculty came in many 2006-07 saw record numbers of alumni
Supporting excellence
support from alumni, friends, foundations ways. One highlight was the support of giving (1,474). Membership of the Capital
and corporations marked the year which Man Investments with £117,000 to fund Society (£1,000-plus gifts) rose 16%, as
ended 31 July 2007. The £5.8 million the Man Investments Finance Seminar more alumni shared the benefits of being
given in gifts or committed in pledges to the Series for three years. The relationship associated closely with the School.
School strengthened our programmes and, allows the firm to have direct access to
importantly, supported the retention and key members of faculty and their research, Likewise, more companies than ever
attraction of world-class faculty and students. while supporting an important platform – over 80 – made gifts or grants to the
of intellectual debate, allowing faculty to School across the length and breadth of its
Of special note this year are three challenge and hone their ideas. programmes – from scholarships to event
endeavours which benefited from this sponsorship, thought-leadership, faculty
generosity. First, assistance for students Third, it is remarkable that the graduating research, lecture and seminar series,
was expanded with 25 scholarship funds class of 2007 pledged £620,000 over and more. Corporate Partners at London
either established or significantly expanded. four years towards the creation of campus Business School value our tremendous
World-class business education is not space. With over half of all degree graduates talent pool of students and alumni and
without considerable costs. This is especially and almost three-quarters of all MBA recruit intensively on campus. They look
true for students in London. Gifts specifically graduates committing to support campus to our rigorous research to help solve their
earmarked for student scholarships were improvements, we move forward with the most complex problems.
supplemented by the generosity of more confidence that this project has the support
than 1,200 donors to the Annual Fund. of those who know best our urgent facility These generous commitments combined
These donors provided financial assistance needs, and that the School merits the with the diligent use of resources are
to an additional 36 students through the investment of its youngest alumni. securing the future of our extraordinary
Annual Fund Scholarship scheme. School. We thank all whose names appear
in this report for their support. Your gifts
make a difference.

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