Set up an anniversary fundraising campaign

Research-based knowledge, education and universities are needed more than ever in our changing world. By organising an anniversary fundraising campaign, you can request that gifts and remembrances for your birthday, retirement party, public examination of your doctoral thesis or other important event are directed to support research and teaching.
An anniversary donation makes a lasting contribution

By setting up an anniversary fundraising campaign, you contribute to helping students and researchers find solutions to questions both big and small affecting humankind. Donations make a lasting contribution to the University. An anniversary fundraising campaign also sends out a strong message: it tells your family and friends about the values and issues that matter to you.

We will help you design a personal message and celebrate your anniversary in a manner best suited to you. Below are detailed instructions on making an anniversary donation.

As the organiser of an anniversary fundraising campaign, you are also welcome to join Club Giraffe, our donor community.

How to set up an anniversary fundraising campaign
Contact us

Are you considering setting up an anniversary fundraising campaign, or do you want to ask us something about donations? Please contact us – we are here to help!

Read more about the causes you can support

Find a cause that is important to you and that you wish to support. Every donation counts and helps students and researchers find solutions to questions both big and small affecting humankind. 

Don't forget your right to a tax deduction

Private individuals and communities can deduct annual donations of €850 or more from their taxes. Read more about the eligibility for a tax deduction.

Several anniversary campaigns are organised each year

Donations made in the 2000s belong to the same continuum as the University of Helsinki Funds dating back to the 18th century. Among the most significant first donors was Professor, Assistant Judge Johan J. Haartman, whose donation in 1783 and legacy in 1786 supported the professorship in anatomy, surgery and midwifery, in addition to which scholarships to medical students were granted from the funds. His donations lead to the introduction of practical medical training, which had a great impact on the development of the entire field.