Stewardship & Donor Relations

At the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), Stewardship and Donor Relations play a pivotal role in creating and cultivating lasting connections between the institution, its students, and its generous supporters. UIS strives to ensure all donors feel valued and engaged at every step of their philanthropic journey. Through personalized communication, recognition events, and meaningful stewardship initiatives, UIS fosters a culture of appreciation, service, and support.

Faculty and Staff Campaign

Each year, the Faculty and Staff Campaign encourages all UIS employees to make a gift to UIS during the current fiscal year. Gifts of any amount, to any area of UIS, “count” as part of the campaign. Special efforts are carried out in March to raise awareness and have fun while promoting employee giving. To answer questions and provide encouragement to give, each unit on campus has a Faculty and Staff Campaign ambassador.

Alumni Resources are available to all alumni. With more than 44,000 members, the global UIS Alumni family has shared experiences and pride in the University of Illinois Springfield and its predecessor, Sangamon State University. We strive to provide our alumni with not only a strong network, but also helpful resources to continually support them throughout their lives and careers.

Every year, the University of Illinois has honored outstanding UIS graduates and friends with the University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Awards. We invite you to learn more about these awards and to nominate someone deserving today.

At UIS, leadership is woven into the curriculum and into the rich abundance of opportunities that students have to shape their college experience. We define leadership, not with titles, but by initiative and ideas. Both faculty and students leave their mark through research and scholarship, building new traditions, and connecting with the community, early and often. The result? Thousands of graduates making a difference in the world.

The UIS Alumni Board serves as a voice for alumni. Volunteer leaders provide guidance on how the university can continue to engage and serve its alumni, while also serving as ambassadors and advocates for UIS in their communities.

Description of Responsibilities

The purpose of the UIS Alumni Board is to provide the volunteer leadership necessary to advance the alumni engagement program of UIS as empowered and guided by goals, objectives, mission and vision of the Board and University. 

Regional Events

Unite with community! Alumni events are held across the country. As our alumni community grows and changes we hope to cater to their desire to interact and celebrate lasting relationships. Visit our events page to find an event coming to a city near you!

Alumni Gala

The UIS Alumni Gala is an annual event that celebrates achievement and service by the University community. Each year alumni and friends are recognized for their contributions to the university, their community and the world.

2024 Alumni Gala

The 2024 Alumni Gala was held on February 23, 2024 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The following awards were presented at this program.

The Lunch and Learn Series, presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society, is a series of noontime lectures in the University's tradition of open and intelligent dialogue.

Special Features & Etiquette

Once you see a screen like the image below that has the “Chat, Raise Hand and Q&A” at the bottom center and “Leave” in the bottom right, you are in the webinar.