The Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) strives to generate grant and philanthropic funding in support of College of DuPage’s mission, vision and values with an emphasis on developing relationships with students, employees, alumni, and the community. Institutional Advancement actively collaborates with the College of DuPage Foundation on particular initiatives or campaigns, aligning its strategic fundraising goals to those of the College. The teams within Institutional Advancement include Arts, Culture and Community Engagement; Communication and Events; Grants; Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Advancement Services and Corporate Development.

• College of DuPage Foundation
• Alumni Relations
• Grants
• Corporate Partnerships

Social Media

• Institutional Advancement Twitter/X
• Alumni Relations Twitter/X
• Alumni Relations LinkedIn
• Alumni Relations Instagram
• COD Foundation and Alumni Relations Facebook

Meet our Team

Walter J. Johnson

Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Sarah Ariza

Manager, Advancement Services

Angela Bender

Manager, Communication and Events

Anne Farnum

Scholarships and Lead Gifts Coordinator

Ellen Farrow

Manager, Annual Giving/Alumni Relations

Marcia Frank

Grant Program Manager

Andrew Luce

Grants Specialist

Rachel McKay

Coordinator, Advancement Services

Jill McWilliams

Corporate Development Manager

Jenny Stanko

Coordinator, Corporate Sponsorship

Julieann Tuohy

Coordinator, Alumni Engagement and Giving

Julie Wolfe

Administrative Assistant

Contact

Institutional Advancement

(630) 942-2450