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Meet an ECU Staff Giver: Amy Blundell

Friday, 15 September 2023

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    ECU Staff Giver Amy Blundell with her son Taj.

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Name: Amy Blundell
Position: Alumni Relations Manager
School/Centre: Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Campus: ECU Joondalup
Pronouns: She/Her

What three words would you use to describe your role at ECU?

Engagement, community, fun!

What fund do you support through the ECU Staff Giving program?

Inspiring Minds Equity Scholarship Fund.

Why did you become a Staff Giver, and why are you passionate about supporting this fund?

As a member of the team within the University that is responsible for growing philanthropic giving, I felt like it was very important that I lead by example and be a Staff Giver myself. Coming from a regional area, the financial and moral support I received from my family for living expenses while completing my undergraduate degrees was critical. I am so grateful for my education – but I know that not everyone has that same support or opportunity. It means a lot to know that my contributions to the Staff Giving program are helping people access tertiary education.

Have you had the opportunity to engage with the beneficiaries of the fund you support, and if so, how has that experience influenced your passion for giving?

Being new to ECU this year, I haven’t met recipients of that particular scholarship yet but look forward to soon at our annual Staff Giving event! I have met beneficiaries of other funds and it’s always so heartening to hear how even seemingly small amounts can have such a huge impact on individuals. The face and real-life stories stay with you. It makes you reflect and appreciate your own journey. And it makes you realise that you can help others in a big way even by giving small amounts. It feels great to be able to pay it forward and contribute to something larger by being part of the staff giving collective.

Visit our webpage to find out more about ECU’s Inspiring Minds Equity Scholarship Fund. You can also read more about the impact ECU staff are making through the Staff Giving program.

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