AdvancementEDU partners with universities, colleges, and independent schools to generate philanthropic revenue for transformational impact. Our clients are guaranteed a relationship built on integrity, excellence, and accountability.

AdvancementEDU services include: development assessments, major gift strategy and coaching, annual giving strategy and planning, prospect research and portfolio management, feasibility studies, campaign counsel, and board training.

As founder of AdvancementEDU, Chris Dudley leverages over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, operational excellence, major gift fundraising, marketing, sponsorship sales, and business development to provide customized advice for leaders in education.

Chris served in senior leadership at High Point University in High Point, NC, during a time of unprecedented growth and transformation. For ten years, as Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff, he led operational areas, including: security, transportation, food services, maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, construction, events, and community relations, among others. For eight years, he served as Senior Vice President for Development, leading a team that raised $450 million.