Purpose:

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.

Our division is comprised of four departments:

- Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.

- Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over , York alumni worldwide.

- Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.

- Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.