As a team, Advancement raises funds for scholarships, academic positions, research centres and capital projects, securing private financial support from those who are committed to our academic mission and building ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s global reputation.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has more than 260,000 alumni forming an international community of outstanding scientists, engineers, medical professionals and business leaders. A key objective of the Division is to build a more vibrant, engaged alumni community which is motivated to contribute to and participate in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s continuing success.
The Division is comprised of:
What is Advancement?
The Advancement Division takes a coordinated approach to building relationships with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s wider community (alumni, donors, volunteers and friends) and with other audiences who have an interest in the University's activities. Advancement integrates activity in alumni relations, communications, events and front-line fundraising.
Our work aims to:
- Inspire donors and potential supporters around the world to make a philanthropic gift to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
- Bring new life to the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s relationship with alumni and supporters and engage them as volunteers, advocates and donors
- Reach out to a range of audiences through a programme of events, targeted communications and other engagement opportunities
- Provide the data, intelligence and administrative systems needed to underpin an effective advancement programme.