University Advancement

The mission of University Advancement of NC State University is to facilitate communication, internally and externally, and to enhance the image of the University; to provide meaningful programs and service to alumni and friends; to seek service-support participation and ambassadorship from constituents; to build and sustain a strong volunteer leadership network; to raise money from private sources; to manage the collection of private gifts for North Carolina State University; to manage an effective alumni and development database and gift systems; and to coordinate with the General Administration in areas of government and legislative priorities in Raleigh and Washington.

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University Communications and Marketing

University Communications, a part of University Advancement, builds positive relationships between NC State University and our many constituents through strategic internal and external communications that convey the university’s brand identity.

University Development

Your gift is especially important – whether it supports hard-working students, dedicated faculty or innovative programs that make life better for all of us who go to NC State. Alumni, parent, faculty, staff and friend gifts add up to a powerful level of support across our University.

Advancement Services

Advancement Services supports the operations of Alumni Relations, University Development and University Communications. The department oversees the alumni and donor database, Advance™, working to process gifts and conduct research about potential contribution opportunities.

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving integrates engagement and giving opportunities for the NC State Community. The department executes a variety of strategies, including supporting the Alumni Association Student Ambassadors, Affinity and Regional Network Programming, Annual and Leadership Giving Opportunities with the goal of strengthening the relationship between the NC State Community and the University.

Vice Chancellor’s Council

The VC Council is comprised of representatives from across University Advancement and serves as an advisory and recommending body to the vice chancellor. The group promotes a diverse array of topics for discussion in order to address emerging needs, leverage opportunities and ultimately, achieve the mission of University Advancement at NC State.

Meet the 2023-24 members