Alumni + Giving

Welcome to the Advancement Hub!

Your go-to resource for navigating the essential services and best practices in alumni relations, donor relations, fundraising, and alumni communications within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Organized by the College’s Office and Advancement, this hub is a comprehensive guide designed to assist faculty and professional staff across the College. By centralizing key resources, best practices, and processes, the hub ensures that every academic unit has the tools needed to build strong connections with alumni and donors, fostering a culture of philanthropy that supports the College’s mission.

How our office—and this hub—can help

The Office of Advancement is dedicated to partnering with you to enhance your outreach and fundraising efforts.

This hub explores several key areas of alumni/donor engagement:

  • Alumni Communications: What are the services and support our office offers for communications like alumni newsletters and event invitations?
  • Alumni Engagement: Does your program or department need assistance with planning an event? Interested in launching a unit-level alumni awards program? Looking for the right place to update your alumni's data?
  • Donor Relations: Stewardship—the process by which you thank and acknowledge your donors—is critically important. What are some best practices for your own donor relations, such as writing gift acknowledgments and cover letters for your awards packets?
  • Fundraising: Want to learn about the College's annual-giving program, how we cultivate relationships with prospective major donors, and how you can help?

In addition, check out our Resources section for more helpful information, including past presentations and links to frequently referenced material.