University Advancement

University Advancement at Carnegie Mellon connects and builds community with alumni, raises funds that contribute to the university mission, manages university brand and reputation, as well as numerous other university functions.

The division is comprised of five major organizational areas:

• Alumni Relations & Annual Giving connects and involves Carnegie Mellon alumni, students, parents and friends with the university and each other, and manages annual fundraising efforts for CMU. Visit Alumni Association website » | Visit Giving to CMU website »
• Advancement Communications provides donor services, including overseeing campaign communications and managing development events.
• Corporate & Advancement Information Services directs all corporate and institutional relationships, as well as all Advancement-focused research and back-end technology support.  Visit Corporate website »
• Development manages all aspects of fundraising for the university, including cultivation of prospective donors, corporations and foundations.  Visit Campaign website »
• Marketing, Media Relations & University Events manages university brand with both internal and external audiences; enhances reputation and communicates Carnegie Mellon's distinctive education and research; and positions institution as premier global university. Visit Marketing Communications website » | Visit News website » | Visit University Events page »
• Strategic Initiatives & Foundation Relations manages both foundation philanthropy and specific, strategic fundraising priorities.  Contact Strategic Initiatives/ Foundation Relations »

In everything we do, University Advancement works to enhance the university's leadership position by using strategic, visionary and integrated approaches.