University Advancement
Knight in Shining Armor
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills is back home thanks to first responders, athletic trainers and the actions of health care providers like UD alum Dr. William Knight IV.
Read Dr. Knight’s Story
Finding New Heights
Behind every Flyers victory are student-athletes, and donors are helping them stay focused on what matters most: their grades and game.
Read Mark’s Story
An Affordable Pathway to UD
Students, like Emmanuel, begin their education at Sinclair Community College and finish their bachelor’s degree at the University of Dayton.
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Your support helps make the full University of Dayton experience possible for students. Giving is quick and easy.
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Find a community near you to connect with fellow Flyers and participate in local alumni events.
Volunteer
Service is a way of life for Flyers. Find out how you can give back to the University of Dayton.
Impact
Donors and volunteers make a difference in the lives of current and future Flyers.
Join the Front Porch Society
Make a gift of any size, for three consecutive years, to become a member of the Front Porch Society. Every gift is a vote of confidence in the University of Dayton and supports students, faculty and programs.
100%
The year over year increase in student financial aid requests.
3%
The amount of student financial aid met by donor-funded scholarships.
Mexico is a long way from the walls of the University of Dayton, but thankfully, UD gave Cindy Brentlinger ’14 the wings to fly. For the past six years, Brentlinger has been serving Tijuana Christian Mission, a children's home with locations in both Tijuana and Rosarito, Mexico. Brentlinger was a junior when she first visited TCM during a winter breakout trip.
Colleen McDaniel ’17 found her calling when still at UD. While a student, she was a member of Peers Advocating for Violence Education and became a Green Dot trainer to reduce sexual assault. She now works to learn, lead and serve through initiatives that support populations disproportionately affected by sexual violence.
Daaryn’ah Willoughby ’17 has always felt like she was leading the pack. The daughter of an army combat veteran, Willoughby saw early in her life how she could learn, lead and serve her community. She is now CEO of and president of The Willoughby Firm, LLC, a managing consultancy service.
What is Advancement?
The Advancement Division promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships with the University. We are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative workplace.