Office of Development

The Office of Development consists of a team of individuals dedicated to creating the support among key constituencies essential to the growth and development of Mesa State College. The primary responsibilities include orchestrating events and providing accurate information to current and potential donors, in order to raise funds necessary to continue the tradition of excellence at Mesa State College.

The Office of Development encompasses three important outreach functions for the College.

• Planning, development and administration of the College's advancement activities including major gifts; annual, alumni, and planned giving; special projects, corporate and foundation relations; and capital campaigns.
• Establishing and strengthening the relationships between the College and its alumni.
• Communicating the work and success of the College to all our constituencies - alumni, friends, students, parents, the community, elected officials, and the media.

For more information about the College, special events, or to make a donation, please contact the Director of Development: Kristine Pollard at 970.248.1410 or by email at kpollard@mesastate.edu.

Alumni Relations provides varied opportunities for alumni to become informed and involved with the College through various activities, including special events such as the Distinguished Alumni Award banquet, homecoming and reunions, and by contributing Alumni information to the MOSAIC magazine. New alumni chapters in Denver, Colorado Springs and Phoenix are in the planning stages. For more information about Alumni happenings, visit the Alumni Association's website or contact the Director, Rick Adleman at 970.248.1525 or by email at radleman@mesastate.edu

Marketing and Publications provides marketing and communications counsel, design, writing, photography and production for college publications. Visit the Marketing and Publications website or contact Director, Mike Mansheim at 970.248.1412 or by email at mansheim@mesastate.edu

Media Relations is dedicated to increasing awareness and recognition of the college and its contributions and value to the community by promoting the people and programs of Mesa State College through effective communications. Media Relations has developed a Speakers Guide and Experts Bureau available on-line.Visit the Media Relations website or contact Director, Dana Nunn at 970.248.1868 or by email at dnunn@mesastate.edu.