• Delayed Opening - January 27

    All Molloy University locations will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27. In person classes will begin meeting on campus at 12:15 pm. Morning classes prior to that will be held remotely. Clinicals will run unless directed otherwise. Employees should report to campus but should not arrive before 11:00 am.  Campus will reopen at 11:00 am.

Office of Advancement

Cupola atop a building on the Molloy University campus

The Office of Advancement strives to further Molloy’s educational mission through generating revenue for scholarships and grants and communicating the value of Molloy’s engaged and transformational approach to education to potential students, current students, alumni, families and the community members.

Generate Revenue

Development and fundraising efforts have garnered more than $100 million in the last two decades. These funds have supported a significant increase in student scholarships and grants, faculty research grants, funding for community partnerships, the construction of two academic buildings, a 550-seat theatre, three residence halls and new academic programs.

Tell the Story

The Advancement Office continues to expand Molloy’s public profile with a combination of proactive marketing and high impact public events in support of enrollment and a strong brand. Our Marketing and Communications team highlights academic programs and the accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni on all platforms and channels.

Amplify the Mission

The Advancement Office is committed to community engagement and expanding Molloy’s mission of transformational education with impact beyond the classroom. Initiatives such as the Sustainability Institute establish Molloy as a leader in regional policy conversations. The Madison Theatre offers the best in arts, entertainment and lecture series for the University and surrounding community.

Advancement Outcomes

Through Advancement efforts, our students and our community partners have more access to educational and scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship

Increased scholarships by 50% since 2015

Experiential Learning

Provide immersive learning experiences that benefit our students

Workforce Development

Broaden educational mission to respond to needs of our community partners.

Leadership

edheadshot-copy.jpgEdward Thompson is Molloy's Vice President for Advancement, responsible for all fundraising, grant writing, marketing and external partnership activities. During his tenure, Mr. Thompson has spearheaded a fundraising and marketing transformation. He has led two successful capital campaigns, leading to the construction of Molloy’s Public Square Student Center and the Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing. He has raised in excess of $100 million for the University, including some of the region’s largest ever private and foundation donations.

He also has lead a robust marketing effort that has significantly raised the institution's public profile in recent years, including Molloy’s recent transition to university status.

 

Office of Advancement

Edward J. Thompson, J.D., Vice President

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