About University Advancement

At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission in University Advancement is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse, and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support.

As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us. We collaborate with the RIT community to lead with premier faculty, grow student research opportunities, expand experiential education, build innovative maker and learning facilities and improve the world through research and discovery.

Great things are happening at RIT, with so much more to come. We’re shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation.

In University Advancement, we build sustainable relationships through these guiding principles:

• Leveraging our collective knowledge by working collaboratively,
• Embracing the diverse strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others,
• Acting with respect, accountability, and trustworthiness,
• Driving purposeful and innovative work to support and benefit the RIT community.

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