named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Bogue Fellowship
Supports UCL postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers in life and biomedical sciences with funding for research visits to laboratories in the USA, aiming to enrich research experience and facilitate skill transfer back to UCL
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Alumni engagement and event programmingOrganizes and supports a range of alumni events in the United States, including informal gatherings such as panel discussions, art tours, picnics, boat cruises, pub nights, and high-profile events like research centre launches. Plans for coordinated community volunteering days and hosts ongoing alumni engagement activities.
- Alumni network leadership developmentFacilitates a network of alumni leaders across U.S. cities to share strategies and best practices for growing and sustaining local UCL alumni groups.
- Strengthening UCL-alumni connections in the U.S.Develops and strengthens relationships between University College London and its alumni and supporters in the United States through advisory roles, mentoring, speaking opportunities, and support for alumni groups.
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International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
- Advocacy and awareness for UCL research and educationRaises awareness and support for research and education at University College London, promoting scholarship opportunities for U.S. students through the "It’s All Academic" philanthropic campaign.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Board and leadership governanceVolunteer board members serve three-year terms appointed by a Nominations Committee and ratified by members at the Annual Meeting. Officer roles are appointed for two-year terms with eligibility for one additional term.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding research fellowships for postgraduate and post-doctoral scholarsAwards fellowships for postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers in Life and Biomedical Sciences to conduct research visits in the United States. Since 1998/9, nearly 280 such fellowships have been awarded, supporting scholars such as Louisa Kulke, Sophie Adler, and Trevor Graham in their U.S.-based research.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Supporting UCL fundraising campaignsEngages in fundraising activities to support UCL initiatives and has contributed to university-wide campaigns that raised nearly £624 million and achieved targets one year early, generating over 263,000 volunteering hours.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administrative cost management for donationsRetains up to 5% of each gift, capped at $500, to cover administrative costs associated with fundraising and grant allocation.
- Funding scholarships for U.S. students at University College LondonProvides financial support for four Master's scholarships for U.S. students at University College London, covering tuition and/or living expenses. Also awarded a scholarship to Mustafa Babak for the NYU/UCL Executive Master of Global Public Administration program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.92M
Contributions & grants$1.48M77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$436K23%
Other revenue$-1K
expenses
Total expenses$747K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$591K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$14.85M
Cash$190K
Investments$13.28M
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$14.85M
Liquid reserves216.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- BINTI YOST — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA PACE — DIRECTOR
- DEEPAK KAMLANI — DIRECTOR
- FRANCES MOORE — DIRECTOR
- GAD BERDUGO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN KELLY — DIRECTOR
- KIRA ELVEY — DIRECTOR
- MARK CLEARY — DIRECTOR
- MAY AKRAWI — PRESIDENT
- NIC DUFEU — DIRECTOR
- NICOLE MCKNIGHT — VICE-PRESIDENT
- REBECCA WHITHAM — DIRECTOR
- SIMON HARRIS — CO-TREASURER
- TRES SEIPPEL — TREASURER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- BioLabs New York Partner — Collaborated with by UCLFAA board member Nicole McKnight; provides co-working wet lab space and support for biotech startups in Manhattan.
- Genesis Capital Partner — Alumnus Tres Seippel works at Genesis Capital, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, though the organization itself is not a formal partner of the alumni association.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Genesis Capital, where alumnus Tres Seippel is employed, is a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs; no formal partnership with the alumni association is stated.
- Keystone for Incubating Innovation in Life sciences Network Partner — Co-founded by UCLFAA board member Nicole McKnight; organization focuses on supporting entrepreneurial scientists and early-stage life sciences companies.
- Montreal Neurological Institute Partner — Host institution for Bogue Fellow Sophie Adler in 2015.
- New York University Partner — Cofounded and co-administers the Executive Master of Global Public Administration program with UCL.
- UCL Network — Collaborates with University College London to support alumni and foster engagement between U.S.-based alumni and the parent institution.
- UCL Partner — Supported UCL's institutional fundraising campaign
- UCL Alumni Los Angeles group Partner — Organizes social events for Southern California alumni, including vineyard gatherings and hikes.
- UCL Alumni New York Club Partner — Organizes regular events for UCL alumni in the Greater New York and Tri-State area.
- UCL Alumni Online Community Network — Platform through which UCLFAA facilitates alumni connection, networking, and volunteering opportunities.
- UCL Alumni Relations Partner — Collaborates with UCLFAA to facilitate alumni volunteering opportunities.
- UCL Alumni San Francisco Bay Area Partner — Organizes activities in the Bay Area, including hikes and professional development programs like UCL Connect.
- UCL Boston Alumni Club Partner — Organizes social and cultural events for UCL alumni in the Boston region.
- UCL Chicago alumni group Partner — Connects UCL graduates in the Greater Chicago area through social events.
- UCL Just Space Partner — Collaborated with UCL Just Space on a planning project in Hackbridge, London.
- UCL Washington DC alumni group Partner — Organizes events in Washington D.C., including social gatherings, speaker events, and museum visits.
- University College Hospital Partner — Collaborates with UCL Friends & Alumni Association in medical research and fundraising efforts.
- University College London Network — Primary institutional partner; UCLFAA supports UCL's research, education, and student opportunities.
- University College London Partner — Collaborates with UCL to support alumni and scholarship initiatives.
- University College London Partner — Collaborates with UCL to support university activities through alumni volunteer engagement.
- University College London Partner — Primary institution supported by the organization through fundraising and grants.
- University College London Partner — Primary institutional partner with which alumni and community links are developed and maintained.
- University of California San Diego Partner — Host institution for Bogue Fellow Louisa Kulke in 2013.
- University of Southern California Partner — Host institution for Bogue Fellow Trevor Graham in 2005.
- Yale University Partner — Collaborates through the Yale-UCL Collaborative to support academic and research activities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni-Engaged Philanthropymethodology: alumni-engaged_philanthropyBy engaging U.S.-based alumni and donors through shared identity and connection to UCL, the organization channels philanthropic contributions to advance research and education, because sustained emotional and relational ties increase willingness to give and long-term support.
- Grassroots Community Buildingmethodology: grassroots_engagementBy fostering informal, non-transactional relationships among alumni, the organization deepens engagement and loyalty, because authentic connection built through shared experience sustains long-term participation more effectively than formal networking or transactional appeals.
- Institutional Collaboration for Academic Advancementmethodology: institutional_collaborationBy building formal partnerships with North American institutions like Yale, the organization amplifies research and educational impact, because structured collaboration enables resource sharing, joint innovation, and expanded global reach.
- Research Enrichment Through International Exchangemethodology: research-enrichment-through-international-exchangeBy supporting UCL researchers’ visits to U.S. laboratories, the organization advances scientific capability and global leadership, because exposure to cutting-edge environments accelerates careers and strengthens institutional research capacity—especially when skills are transferred back to UCL.
- Skill-Based Volunteer and Board Engagementmethodology: skills-based_volunteeringBy recruiting board members and volunteers based on professional expertise and skills, the organization enhances governance and financial stewardship, because aligning talent with strategic needs strengthens institutional capacity and donor confidence.