The Institutional Advancement division helps build relationships with the College’s various constituencies including trustees, alumni, faculty and staff, students, parents of current and former students, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), business and industry, community leaders, foundations, media and other friends of the College. These relationships are established and nurtured through publications and media coverage, opportunities for involvement through volunteer organizations and campus activities, and funding solicitation strategies for annual, endowment, capital, and planned gifts.
Institutional Advancement’s work helps steward the interest, time and financial resources needed to provide excellence and access to Austin College students.
Gillian Locke, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Alumni Engagement
Alumni Engagement is charged with planning and executing the programs and activities for alumni and coordinating alumni donations. Each year, a variety of academic, networking, and social events take place on campus and around the country.
Office of Development
In the Office of Development, we are committed to assisting donors in fulfilling their philanthropic goals. Giving opportunities are available in many areas of interest to our alumni and friends, and however you choose to make your donation – through annual support, major gifts, or planned giving—our staff can help you with the process.
Estate Planning and Development Services
The Estate Planning and Development Services staff is responsible for stewardship activities in the College, from handling IRS receipts to facilitating long-term gifts. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on ongoing donor support, and we are thankful for your contributions.
Corporate & Foundation Relations
The mission of Corporate and Foundation Relations (C&FR) is to obtain philanthropic support for College initiatives through the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of foundations, corporations, and government agencies.