North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and 300,000 alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education, and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering, and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public national universities and one of the best values in higher education.
University Advancement amplifies NC State’s local and global impact by nurturing lifelong relationships, championing philanthropy and strengthening the Wolfpack community. Led by Vice Chancellor Brian Sischo, UA fulfills its mission through the operations of four main units: University Development, which seeks and obtains philanthropic support; Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, which builds and fosters relationships and a culture of philanthropy with alumni and other constituencies; University Communications and Marketing, NC State’s dedicated communications agency; and Advancement Services, which provides information management and other key support functions to all University Advancement units.
Advancement Services provides timely, accurate and actionable resources to enhance fundraising and engagement activities at NC State University. We achieve this through effective business intelligence and reporting, compelling donor research and analysis, innovative technology, quality donor and alumni information, and superior customer service, all while applying ethical gift and data management practices. Advancement Services supports the operations of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, University Development & University Communications. The unit oversees all advancement applications and reporting systems including the University’s alumni & donor CRM, Kindsight ascend on Salesforce, generates data reporting and analytics, processing gifts and conducting research about potential contribution opportunities. Advancement Services also maintains financial records, receipts corporate & individual private gifts following the NC State Standard Operating Procedures for Acceptance of Gifts, updates & verifies alumni and donor records, manages donor prospect tracking systems, plans and manages gift agreements & endowment reports, and evaluates donor naming opportunities.
Advancement Services is also responsible for guiding and applying governance for data and systems, as well as leading the implementation and management of advancement technology to support Advancement’s efforts.
We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development with an eye to personalized career growth.
