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EVENT16 PHILANTHROPY MAGAZINEMeet our new Legacy and Endowment Officer Ms Tankiso MabothaMs Tankiso Mabotha is an experienced professional with a strong background in managing and growing donor-funded programmes in higher education and research institutions. She has also managed student development programmes within research centres and higher learning institutions, which ignited her commitment to nurturing emerging talent. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with local and international donors, aligning their strategic interests with high-impact programmes. Mabotha holds a BA degree in Communication, a diploma in Human Resources, and a diploma in Business Management.In her role at the Foundation, Mabotha focuses on building and nurturing relationships with alumni and other long-term supporters, with a specific emphasis on legacy giving, endowments and bequests. She is excited to align with like-minded donors and investors who share the University%u2019s goal of empowering future leaders while being driven by her passion for developing young careers. Her work strengthens the Foundation%u2019s ability to plan for the future while honouring the legacy of those who invest in UKZN%u2019s continued excellence. Alumni who would like to be part of building a legacy at UKZN through bursaries, bequests, wills and other forms of support are encouraged to contact Tankiso via Mabotha@ukzn.ac.za or 031 260 2395. Collections, an internationally-acclaimed collection of rare archival material concerning regional collection and history. The collection comprises the Killie Campbell Africana Library, Mashu Museum of Ethnology, William Campbell Furniture and Art Collection and the Jo Thorpe Collection of African art.The collections are housed in Muckleneuk, a neo-Cape Dutch style house that was formerly the home of Natal sugar farmer and politician Sir Marshall Campbell. The collections were established by Sir Campbell%u2019s son and daughter (William and Killie Campbell). On the death of his daughter in 1965, the collection was left to the University.With laughter, shared memories and heartfelt moments, the Women%u2019s Day gathering provided an opportunity for intergenerational learning and the strengthening of alumni networks. It also highlighted the importance of ongoing engagement between the University and its alumni community.Speaking at the event, Professor Brenda Gourley said, %u201cYour courage opens doors others didn%u2019t even know existed. I%u2019ve found that to be so true %u2013 when I acted, I simply did what needed to be done. Yet young women would come to me and say, %u201cBecause you achieved this, I now know I can too.%u201d%u201cToday we gather to connect, to network and to create a community of women whose impact and influence will shape generations to come. The University, through events like these, reaffirms its role, not just as an academic institution, but as a custodian of memory, heritage and community,%u201d added Mabotha. Honouring heritage this Women%u2019s Day with a guided tour of the worldrenowned Campbell Collections.