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Champion Contribution
Ruth has effectively integrated the Staff Giving program into the university's HR strategies, engaging staff through various initiatives and campaigns, while leveraging her academic expertise to research best practices and promote workplace giving in broader professional forums.
Achievements
Ruth's leadership has fostered a philanthropic culture at the University, nearly doubling Staff Giving participation from 331 in 2020 to 688 in 2024, raising $350,400 for 140 scholarships, and aiming for a 25% participation rate by 2025, thereby setting a benchmark for workplace giving programs in the sector.
About Griffith University
Griffith University is a leading academic institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students and staff. The university is committed to social responsibility and community engagement through various initiatives, including the Staff Giving Program.Champion Contribution
Ruth has strategically integrated the Staff Giving program into the core functions of
the university’s human resources and organisational development strategies. She has championed initiatives that encourage widespread participation by directly engaging with staff, both academic and professional, at all of department staff meetings, created awareness campaigns through staff newsletters, morning teas and to emphasis her points, took on the role as a pirate, spruiking the benefits of Staff Giving to the executive team and board, resulting in additional sign-ups.
Ruth also employs her academic expertise to research and implement best practices, ensuring that the Staff Giving program is both effective and sustainable. Her leadership extends beyond the university, as she actively promotes workplace giving in academic and professional forums such as the Association for Tertiary Management (ATEM) where she recently delivered an impactful presentation, contributing to the
broader discourse on corporate social responsibility.
Achievements
Overall, the initiatives Ruth has led have resulted in a more cohesive and organised approach to workplace giving, creating a philanthropic culture within the University by expanding its reach among the professional and academic staff of the University.
The Staff Giving Program nearly doubled its participation rate, increasing from 331 in 2020 to 688 in 2024. The program successfully raised $350,400, supporting approximately 140 scholarships. The goal is to achieve a 25% staff participation rate by 2025, further embedding a culture of philanthropy and social responsibility within the institution.
