Office: AC 822
Phone: (859) 572-5129
Email: egentry@nku.edu
About Advancement Operations
Our department strives to advance the fundraising and engagement efforts that support our students and university. We conduct research to identify donors and align their interests with NKU. Prospect research manages portfolios and supports University Development. Advancement Operations also provides solicitation proposal development and writing services that communicate campaign and fundraising priorities. In addition, we offer human resource, gift agreement drafting and management, as well as strategic planning services for the division. Donor Relations is another area that our department supports. We seek to strengthen the relationship between significant donors and the university through engagement strategies that acknowledge and communicate the impact of donor contributions. These engagement strategies encourage lifelong philanthropic support to Northern Kentucky University.
The Office of Advancement Services works alongside Advancement Operations to provide technical, analytical and data entry support for the following areas: online donation and event registration, gift and biographical data entry, gift receipting, invoicing and acknowledgment, contact distribution lists, adherence to applicable laws, regulations and policies, and donor/alumni/fundraising reports and analysis.
How Advancement Operations Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
The Office of Advancement Services
Senior Director, Advancement Operations
Office: AC 221
Phone: (859) 572-6503
Email: bolenbauge1@nku.edu
About University Development
University Development leads the fundraising efforts to support NKU and its students. We collaborate with the Advancement division to build relationships both within NKU and beyond to secure financial resources needed to support our students, faculty, programs and facilities.
How University Development Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
Develop and maintain relationships with donors to be able to provide content for the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and Marketing teams (donor stories for the website, magazine, etc.)Work with donors to raise funds for scholarships, department support, updates to technology and buildings, etc.
Assistant Vice President, Development
Office: AC, 221
Phone: (859) 572-6180
Email: deavyr1@nku.edu
About Special Events
The Office of Special Events produces and coordinates a variety of events on and off campus that recognize, thank, congratulate and celebrate special people and moments in the life of NKU. These events include annual donor recognition and engagement events, commencement, large-scale alumni events, building groundbreakings and dedications, presidential events, and others.
How Special Events Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
The Office of Special Events work with colleagues to ensure invitation criteria, materials, and event programming for our events are strategic to engage with key constituents.
The Special Events team is a resource for Advancement to advise, assist with, and execute large events hosted by Advancement colleagues.
Director, Special Events
Office: AC, 221
Phone: (859) 572-5810
Email: wisemanmok1@nku.edu
About Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
The Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving team connects with alumni and friends to strengthen relationships, engages them with volunteer opportunities and special events, and celebrates their successes along with university accomplishments. In addition, the team plays a critical role in raising funds through collective giving necessary to further student success.
How Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
Develops programs, events, fundraising initiatives and volunteer opportunities to engage alumni across all aspects of the University. Works to develop connections for alumni to alumni and students to alumni to develop a network of support and resources. Identifies and promotes alumni achievements, shares stories and tributes of the good work our alumni are doing at work and in the community. Intentionally develops a series of activities designed to nurture relationships and establish a donor base of support that will ultimately lead to more long term relations with donors and ensures future resources for the University and our students.
Senior Director, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Office: AC, 221
Phone: (859) 572-6910
Email: arbinoa1@nku.edu
Christie Rogers ‘04
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
AC 221
(859) 572-5565
rogersc27@nku.edu
About Marketing and Communications
Our goal is to create the right communication tool—whether it's a digital sign, press release, flyer, website or photograph—so that various teams and departments on campus can effectively reach their targeted audience. We are dedicated to increasing public awareness of NKU and reinforcing the university’s identity.
How Marketing and Communications Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
M+C and University Advancement collaborate to provide creative communication services that support projects and tactics to ensure the university’s growth and vitality.
About Economic Engagement & Government Relations
The Department of Economic Engagement & Government Relations serves as the primary liaison to city, county, regional, state and federal government entities, corporate and industry partners, and community organizations, connecting them to NKU centers, programs, faculty and staff. The Economic Engagement & Government Relations team cultivates and stewards relationships, and serves as an advisor to NKU on economic, legislative and community trends and developments.
Assistant Vice President, Economic Engagement and Government Relations
Office: AC 818
Email: hickersonc1@nku.edu
About the NKU Foundation
Northern Kentucky University Foundation, Inc., receives and invests privately donated funds that enhance the quality of education at NKU. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Through tax deductible donations and the work of the Foundation, NKU is able to offer a higher level of education that would not be possible through state assistance alone. While state appropriations help fund NKU's basic operating budget, the Foundation provides other sources of revenue necessary for our continued advancement.
How the NKU Foundation Supports/Collaborates with Other Parts of Advancement
The NKU Foundation provides financial support across the university, including support for Advancement staff and initiatives. In addition, the Foundation’s Board of Directors includes some of the most involved and dedicated volunteers to the university, and as such are included and recognized at university functions.
Vice President, University Advancement
Executive Director, NKU Foundation Inc.
Office: AC 822
Phone: (859) 572-5129
Email: egentry@nku.edu
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive, AC 822
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: (859) 572-5129
