SDU Extension Center Successfully Concludes “Fundamentals of Endowment and Fundraising” Program
On April 29, 2026, SDU Extension Center summarized the results of the professional development program “Fundamentals of Endowment and Fundraising.”
The program served as an effective platform for professional dialogue and experience exchange among participants from various regions of Kazakhstan. A total of 29 participants from different cities, representing academic, managerial, and educational sectors, took part in the training.
The final day of the program featured key events highlighting its practical focus and the development of partnership initiatives. A meeting was held with representatives of the Aurora Ala Corporate Foundation and the leadership of SDU University, where the results of joint work were discussed and future cooperation prospects were outlined. A memorandum of cooperation in the fields of education, science, and innovation was also signed.
As part of the closing events, participants attended a campus tour and a closing ceremony, where certificates were awarded. The program concluded with a networking session involving graduates, speakers, and partners.
Throughout the course, special emphasis was placed on developing core competencies in endowment management, strategic fundraising, and the sustainable development of educational institutions.
The program was implemented through the joint efforts of SDU Extension Center and the Aurora Ala Corporate Foundation, laying the foundation for further development of practice-oriented educational initiatives and the expansion of partnership programs.
SDU University expresses its sincere gratitude to the Department of Corporate Development and Alumni Relations, as well as the fundraising office, for their support and valuable contribution to the program.
