Overview

Building Connections, Encouraging Investment, Celebrating Success! University Advancement is committed to initiating and providing shared opportunities for key stakeholders that lead to an understanding of, involvement with and affinity for the University of Saskatchewan.

University Advancement, led by Heather Magotiaux, Vice-President University Advancement, consists of the following departments.

Alumni Relations
Director: Melana Soroka

• Responsible for alumni programs and services, branch development, special event planning, reunion programs, Green & White magazine, volunteer management and recognition, and student engagement, in partnership with the U of S Alumni Association.

Development
Associate Vice-President, Development: Doug Clark

• Responsible for fundraising and donor relations, gifts, grants, sponsorships, University of Saskatchewan Crown Foundation, and the Thinking the World of Our Future campaign.

University Communications
Director: Carla Vipond

• Responsible for community and media relations, marketing and communications, and internal communications, including branding and visual identity initiatives, centennial celebrations, On Campus News, and outreach activities.

Advancement Information Services
Director: James Johannesson

• Responsible for alumni and donor information management.

Finance and Trusts
Director: Jim Traves

• Responsible for trust and endowment accounts.

For more information, contact vpadvancement@usask.ca.