University Advancement: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

University Advancement works collaboratively to engage and inform the community, build and expand relationships and secure resources in support of the university’s mission of student success.

The division includes the departments of University Development, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, Marketing & Communications, Advancement Services, Special Events, Goverment, Corporate and Foundation Engagement and the NKU Foundation.

Learn more about our mission and values ▶

Our Departments

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Advancement
Operations

Services, research and donor relations.

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University
Development

Fundraising to support student success.

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Special
Events

Celebrating special moments.

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Alumni Engagement
& Annual Giving

Strengthening relationships and giving.

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Marketing
& Communications

Strengthening the NKU brand.

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Economic
Engagement

Connecting business and industry to NKU.

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Government
Relations

Liaison with government entities.

NKU
Foundation

Investing for continued success.

Every gift impacts student success.

Learn about more ways you can support NKU and make an impact on our students today.

Ways to Give

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