Constituency Relationships

The advancement division staff welcomes student suggestions and cooperation in relating to the university’s diverse constituency. The division consists of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (Advancement Assistant 540-432-4200).

These departments conduct all fundraising for EMU including annual giving, capital campaigns for new and renovated facilities, endowment giving, and work with foundations and corporations for grant support. The advancement team also oversees business engagement and continuously communicates with alumni, friends, parents, and other supporters of the university, including the Seminary and CJP. 

The advancement division coordinates Homecoming and Family Weekend, Parent and Alumni Councils, LovEMU Giving Day, Legacy Scholarship events, Crowdfunding, annual fundraising initiatives including the senior class gift, class reunion giving, parent and alumni giving programs, and phone-a-thons, and various on and off-campus events. Members of the Advancement office engage alumni, parents, and friends of the university to invite financial support to the university. Staff assists donors in establishing or adding to endowed scholarships, program and chair endowments, and/or immediate impact scholarships. Staff serves as consultant to others across the university for engaging with churches and congregations.