Institutional Advancement

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The mission of the Division of Institutional Advancement at Jackson State University is to work collaboratively to secure financial resources to support its annual fund, student scholarships, faculty/staff development, the endowment, and other institutional priorities and campaign initiatives, strengthen alumni ties and encourage lifelong support of their alma mater, and foster quality communications, internally and externally, to keep stakeholders accurately informed about institutional achievements and our continued educational excellence.

The Division of Institutional Advancement strives to achieve its mission through rigorous fund development, stewardship, alumni and donor relations, as well as a university-wide marketing communications focusing on consistent messages and branding, public affairs, publications, and web online communication. These efforts result in building relationships and securing commitments required to advance and sustain the institution's mission and priorities. Additionally, the division leverages the University's intellectual and programmatic resources by increasing philanthropic investments.