The Alumni and Development Office exists to help Merton maintain and develop good relations with Old Members – helping you to stay in touch with College and with each other by organising events and producing publications. We also fundraise for the College, encouraging Alumni to support Merton so that it can continue to be at the forefront of education for centuries to come. Opening hours are 9am-1 pm and 2pm-5 pm, Monday to Friday.
The Development Team
Email: development@merton.ox.ac.uk
Christine Taylor
Director of Development
Christine heads the Development Department and is in charge of Merton’s development and fundraising strategy, as well as being responsible for Major Gifts.
Email: christine.taylor@merton.ox.ac.uk
Helen Kingsley
Alumni Relations Manager
01865 286 298
Helen looks after Alumni Relations, with a particular focus on the full range of alumni events both in the UK and overseas, and Alumni benefits and queries.
Email: helen.kingsley@merton.ox.ac.uk
Lauren Kendall
Campaign Officer
01865 286 314
Lauren works on Major Gifts, both in the UK and Overseas. Please contact her if you would like to make a gift to Merton’s 750th Anniversary Campaign Sustaining Excellence.
Email: lauren.kendall@merton.ox.ac.uk
Peter O'Connor
Annual Fund Officer
01865 286 312
Peter is responsible for the Telephone Campaign and the Annual Fund, the 1264 Society, Student Gifts, and donations up to £10,000.
Email: peter.oconnor@merton.ox.ac.uk
Helen Morley
Publications and Web Officer
01865 276 316
Helen is responsible for the College website and Alumni Publications, to include Postmaster and the Merton Record, the annual Donor Report, and the Spring Newsletter. She also looks after the Year Representatives.
Email: helen.morley@merton.ox.ac.uk
Carolanne Smith
Database Officer
01865 286 525
Carolanne maintains our database and records of Old Members, and is currently overseeing the College’s migration to DARS (the Collegiate Development and Alumni Relations System of the University of Oxford).
Email: carolanne.smith@merton.ox.ac.uk
Mike Lisanti
Development Assistant
01865 276 316
Mike is Christine’s PA, and provides general support to the Development Office. If you are not sure whom you need to contact, Mike will be able to help.
Email: michael.lisanti@merton.ox.ac.uk
Address:
Merton College
Oxford
OX1 4JD
Tel: 01865 276316
Fax: 01865 286507
