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About NC State Advancement

At NC State, there are endless ways to Think and Do the extraordinary. We're a thriving community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. NC State is not just a great place to work, it's a place to grow. Join us, and be part of something bigger.

Three CHASS admissions students inside Tompkins hall. Photo by Marc Hall

About NC State

Founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in the state, with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and 205,000 alumni.

NC State leads the field in research, education and service, and is recognized for groundbreaking advancements in science, engineering and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public universities in the nation and one of the best values in higher education.

NC State is addressing grand challenges of tomorrow, driving the economy, and teaching students who will change the world. Why would anyone not want to be part of that?

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Adam Compton

Executive Director
Annual Giving

Hunt Library at NC State University
Exterior photos of the James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Working in NC State Advancement

The Advancement Team at NC State is a dynamic, diverse and entrepreneurial group of development professionals.

Whether your career interests lie in frontline fundraising, alumni relations, donor stewardship or management opportunities; whether you’re a prospect researcher, IT specialist, development writer or events coordinator, join us and become part of a growing team, one that is highly collaborative, supportive, fun and committed to excellence and success.

In 2016, NC State launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university with a $1.6 billion goal. We are dedicated to helping NC State achieve its full potential, transforming lives in North Carolina and solving the grand challenges of a complicated world.

Advancement at NC State

Advancement has a presence in all colleges and units across NC State. Development officers works with central University Advancement on a number of exciting projects and initiatives. Whether you are passionate about Veterinary Medicine, Design, Agriculture, Education, or Sciences, we have a team dedicated to elevating each department, as well as the University, to the highest level of success.

The Division of University Advancement at NC State is the home of University Communications and MarketingUniversity DevelopmentAdvancement Services, and the Alumni Association.

There is an excitement and a sense of team in the work we are doing in Advancement that is unique and rare.

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Sherry Buckles

Executive Director of Development for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation
College of Veterinary Medicine

About Raleigh, NC

NC State University’s campuses sit in the heart of Raleigh, within walking distance of our vibrant downtown and not far from prime residential areas and great public schools.

North Carolina’s capital city is consistently ranked among the best places to live. It’s one of the fastest-growing urban centers in America and a top spot for young professionals and families.

Whether you’re attracted by the highly educated and diverse workforce, great weather, reasonable cost of living or the welcoming environment and southern lifestyle, Raleigh has something to offer everyone. Plus, it’s just two hours from beaches and three hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, so you’ll never run out of new places to explore.

  • No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
  • No. 13 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)

NC State has passionate alumni who care about this institution, faculty who are conducting world-class research, students who are changing the world, and an administration that is forward-thinking and cares deeply about making NC State extraordinary.

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Stephanie Money

Director of Special Events
University Communications and Marketing