Contact Info
University Advancement
P.O. Box 8053
Statesboro, GA 30460
Advancement & Foundation Services
Advancement Services is the essential foundation that drives the success of Georgia Southern University’s fundraising and advancement efforts. Our dedicated professionals play a critical role in gathering, organizing, and managing vital information that supports strategic decision-making and ensures the continued growth of the Georgia Southern University Foundation and University Advancement.
Key functions managed by Advancement Services include:
- Database Management & Reporting: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to support effective decision-making and reporting.
- Gift & Biographical Records Management: Organizing and safeguarding donor and gift information for transparency and compliance.
- Prospect Development: Conducting in-depth research and managing relationships with potential donors to identify new opportunities for support.
- Donor Relations: At the core of our work is ensuring our donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their generosity. The Office of Donor Relations provides recognition, appreciation and stewardship to honor donors’ contributions. Through special recognition events, annual reporting, and personalized stewardship activities, we keep our donors informed about how their gifts are making a difference in the lives of Georgia Southern students and the broader university community.
- Advancement Events: Our Advancement Events team works diligently to plan and execute meaningful events that connect donors, alumni and friends with the university. These events celebrate milestones, foster relationships and recognize the vital contributions of our supporters, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience for all involved.
Alumni Relations
At Georgia Southern, we value the lifelong bonds formed within our community. Alumni Relations is here to help you reconnect with old friends, celebrate your shared memories, and strengthen the legacy of Georgia Southern. Your continued support plays a vital role in our university’s growth and success. Let’s stay in touch and continue to build the future together!
Annual Giving
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. By contributing to the area at Georgia Southern that means the most to you—whether it’s your college, department, program, or center—you play a direct role in supporting our continued growth and success. Your generosity strengthens the foundation of our university, empowers students, and helps shape the future of Georgia Southern. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow—one gift at a time.
Development
The Development Office at Georgia Southern University works closely with our generous supporters to manage their contributions and bring the university’s priorities to life. Together, we identify the key needs of the institution and chart a path to turn these goals into reality, creating a lasting impact on the future of our students, faculty and community.
Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning: Leave a Legacy of Impact
Like many of our alumni, parents, families, and friends, Georgia Southern has likely played a significant role in your life. A planned or estate gift to Georgia Southern is not only a powerful way to honor that connection—it’s also an informed investment in both your future and the University’s. By making a special gift, such as a bequest or charitable trust, you can leave a meaningful legacy that supports scholarships, teaching, research, and more, while also providing you with financial and tax benefits.
- Ensure long-term financial security for you, your family, and your loved ones
- Provide charitable income and/or estate and gift tax deductions
- Leave a lasting legacy at Georgia Southern that will benefit generations of Eagles
As you plan your financial and philanthropic future, we invite you to consider a gift to Georgia Southern. Whether you’re exploring options for the first time or looking to refine an existing plan, we would be honored to assist you and your advisors in creating a gift arrangement that meets your financial goals and supports the University’s mission.