Our mandate
The Advancement Office is a strategic unit operating under the Office of the Vice Chancellor at Makerere University.
It was established as the central coordinating body for alumni engagement, institutional advancement, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation, and strategic partnerships.
The office collaborates with all University units to streamline stakeholder relationships, transform ad hoc engagements into structured partnerships, and leverage the University’s networks for sustainable institutional growth.
Through partnerships, alumni engagement, and strategic collaboration, we create opportunities that support the entire Makerere community and contribute to national development.
Our priorities
Four objectives guide how the Advancement Office serves alumni, students, partners, and the wider Makerere community.
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Strengthen Alumni Engagement and Giving
Build enduring relationships with Makerere alumni worldwide and mobilise their support for the Endowment Fund, scholarships, and other university priorities.
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Advance Student Skills and Career Readiness
Expand pathways for student success through leadership programmes, internships, mentorship, and career development in partnership with industry and the public sector.
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Enhance Institutional Visibility and Reputation
Strengthen Makerere's public presence and brand through strategic communications, digital engagement, and partnerships that showcase research impact and national contribution.
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Mobilize Resources and Strategic Partnerships
Develop relationships with government, industry, donors, and international partners to secure funding, collaborations, and long-term institutional growth.
Inside the Advancement Office
Go deeper into our strategic objectives, leadership, and the milestones that have shaped Makerere’s advancement journey.
Strategic Objectives
The framework that guides alumni engagement, student advancement, visibility, and resource mobilisation at Makerere University.
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Organisational Structure and Leadership
The Advancement Office team brings experience in higher education administration, alumni relations, strategic partnerships, and institutional communications.
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History and Milestones
From its founding in 1922 to the operationalisation of the Advancement Office, key moments in the University's journey.
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