The Office of Institutional Advancement is responsible for University-wide efforts in fund raising. As Florida's public universities move from the status of "State supported" to "State assisted," development staff seek to increase the number of individuals and corporations providing support for the institution's wide range of educational and scholarship programs.

"Institutional Advancement is the external relations division of the University and includes Marketing and Publications, Media Relations & Events, Alumni Services, Advancement Services, and Development (fundraising). It is our mission to engage our alumni and community with every aspect of the University."