University Advancement

University Advancement
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The Office of University Advancement works with alumnae/i, parents, friends, as well as corporations, foundations, the government and the community to build and strengthen relationships, secure philanthropic support, and increase Dominican’s visibility.  This translates to growth in career/networking opportunities, scholarships and financial aid, and increased employment prospects for your college student. University Advancement is comprised of three areas: Alumnae/i Relations, Development, and Marketing & Communications.

Alumnae/i Relations sustains long term relationships with Dominican’s graduates and co-sponsors a wide range of social, networking, and career development opportunities throughout the year for current students, parents, and/or alumnae/i. Events include Homecoming, Family Weekend, etiquette dinners, Senior Send-Off, Remembrance Masses, the Annual Alumnae/i Children’s Christmas Party, Reunion, Get the Scoop, Life 101, African-American Heritage Reception, Hispanic Heritage reception, and many other cultural, educational, and sporting events. Students may also take part in our student-alumnae/i association to participate in projects such as our Senior Class Gift Campaign. 

Development builds relationships with external constituents and raises funds for university priorities such as scholarships, capital projects, facility enhancements, faculty development, new programs, a broad range of curriculum needs and service learning initiatives.  In 2009, we completed a $53 million campaign which included the construction of Parmer Hall and the parking garage and secured financial resources for many of our academic and student programs.

Our Annual Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala supports scholarships and has brought in notable world-class performers to Dominican’s campus for over thirty years. Other fundraising efforts include corporate and foundation grants, the Dominican University Annual Fund, and the student phonathon. In addition to fundraising, we recognize the generosity of our donors through stewardship activities and events such as the President’s Circle Dinner and connect students with donors at our annual scholarship lunch.

Marketing and Communications promotes Dominican through award winning publications, advertising, social media, our website, as well as print and broadcast media. Our efforts span the Dominican community from recruiting new students to serving our alumnae/i. We invite you to read the most recent issue of Dominican Magazine at dom.edu/magazine and to learn about the latest university highlights and developments at dom.edu/newsroom.   

You can learn more about University Advancement on our website or please contact by phone or email.
We welcome hearing from our parents and families.