External Relations

OVERVIEW

External Relations supports the University’s fourfold mission of teaching, research, health care, and public service by fundraising for pan-University strategic priorities, promoting the University’s position in Richmond, and providing resources and expertise to the University’s external relations community.

In consultation with UVA’s leadership, External Relations partners with University schools, units, and volunteers who are committed to UVA’s success to:

  • Develop a roadmap and operationalize initiatives in support of the University’s strategic plan.
  • Direct fundraising efforts and define best practices for staff that meet the highest ethical and professional standards.
  • Establish relationships with alumni, parents, students, and friends and strengthen their connections with the University.
  • Advance the University’s legislative, operating, and capital priorities in Richmond and enhance the University’s contributions across the Commonwealth.

External Relations encompasses a broad range of pan-University initiatives including philanthropy, engagement, principal relationship development, corporate and foundation relations, and state government relations; and provides operational and administrative services in support of these initiatives.

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Careers
Careers

Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, twelve University schools and over twenty-five University-related programs. UVA offers a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth.

Cavalier Connect
Cavalier Connect

We create partnerships, raise funds, and maintain records for the University of Virginia to help meet the ever-growing financial needs of our schools and units. We believe that interactions between alumni and students are critical to building lasting relationships with the University, and we seek to communicate with as many alumni, donors, and friends of the University as possible each year.

Advancement Communications

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