The division of University Advancement at Illinois State University seeks to enhance the image of Illinois State University, cultivate relationships, and secure funds. The Division is comprised of several teams working together, including: Development, Alumni Engagement, University Marketing and Communications, and Advancement and Foundation Operations.
Illinois State is a university on the rise
You answered the call for support, making Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State the University's most successful fundraising effort. Because of your generosity, our Redbirds are dreaming of brighter futures, gaining the confidence to lead, and engaging in learning spaces that foster creative thinking. You've created a University on the rise.
Fiscal Year 2023 was a banner year for University Advancement. Important fundraising and engagement accomplishments are chronicled in the University Advancement Data FY23 microsite. The site contains fundraising numbers, endowment value, donor participation, and scholarships generated, along with alumni maps and awards garnered during the year. These data and infographics reveal how Redbirds alumni, donors, and friends support student success through their engagement and generosity.