Our Mission
At Michigan Tech our students experience learning by doing. They design, code, create, and build. As a research university, our mission is to create a just, prosperous, and sustainable world that is expressed through our entrepreneurial spirit—equal parts curiosity and tenacity. We cultivate relationships, engage alumni and friends in the life of Michigan Tech, provide support and resources to others involved in fundraising, and secure the philanthropic support needed to advance the mission and goals of the University. Our philanthropic agenda is closely aligned with University goals and defined by priorities, benchmarks, and metrics.
Our Vision
We inspire our alumni, friends, foundations, and others to support Michigan Tech to transform lives and improve our state, nation, and the world through research, scholarship, and other creative activities.
Our Values
We are committed to being Michigan Tech’s face, voice, and energy in its efforts to build relationships, raise funds to meet its needs and goals, and keep people involved through:
- Excellence – We have pride and passion in all we do and strive for the highest quality.
- Communication – We keep alumni and supporters informed through engaging communications about ways to share their time, talent, and treasure with Michigan Tech.
- Relationships – We build long-lasting relationships with our alumni and supporters, which are based on trust, honesty, and integrity.
- Accountability – We practice responsible stewardship by fulfilling our promises to donors and effectively using their gifts for the purposes they intended.
- Engagement – We partner with others across campus to keep our alumni and donors informed, engaged, and supportive of Michigan Tech.
Our Advancement team is here to help support our mission in as many ways as we can. We raise money for scholarships. We connect with our partners to bring the programs and resources into our classrooms and laboratories. And we pool the contributions of you, our donors, to support Michigan Tech future.
Your donations help fund 19 major research centers. 200+ student organizations. 15 varsity sports. You help us create and invest in the future.
Every day, you help us support our students and faculty who are changing the world.
We’re here to help you do that. Let us know how we can make your visions a reality. Your generous support helps us to make a difference in the lives of those who will make a difference in the lives of others.
