Working in AAR
- Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations
Dexter A. Bailey, Jr.
Despite our intimate size, Caltech is consistently ranked among the very best institutions of higher education in the world. From its founding, the Institute has been bolstered by the generosity and foresight of its donors. Philanthropy remains the driving force in maintaining our leadership position and empowering our outstanding faculty and students to take on the most complex problems and embrace curiosity-driven research to benefit humanity."
AAR Units
- Provides vision and leadership to AAR while prioritizing a dynamic workplace culture that engages staff and drives high performance
Finance and Facilities
- Manages AAR's budgetary, financial, forecasting, and accounting activities
- Maintains high quality office spaces for staff, ensuring safety and productivity
Talent Management
- Supports our best-in-class advancement organization through organizational planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and learning and development
Advancement Information Services
- Manages the biographic, gift, pledge, and payment information for our database and leads systems, technology, business practices, and the delivery of information for AAR
Prospect Analytics and Reporting
- Empowers AAR to make data-driven decisions and contributes to prospecting initiatives through predictive analytics, ranking systems, and creative reporting solutions
Prospect Management and Research
- Connects our development professionals with actionable information and manages prospect research, prospect management, and presidential briefings
Strategic Initiatives
- Leverages data and analytics for innovative, cross-team projects that drive change and further organizational effectiveness
- Partners with the Caltech Alumni Association and colleagues in AAR and across the Institute to grow and sustain relationships with 25,000+ Techers worldwide
Academic Divisions and Regions
- Builds relationships and solicits major and principal gifts, primarily focused on individual giving
- Raises funds to support all academic and administrative priorities
Caltech Fund
- Raises annual support from alumni, students, parents, and friends to enhance the undergraduate and graduate student experience
Foundation Relations
- Facilitates engagement between private foundations and Caltech, fostering partnerships and securing resources
Office of Gift Planning
- Facilitates bequests and life income gifts that provide long-term support for the Institute as well as other complex or non-traditional gifts
Advancement Communications
- Provides leadership in developing comprehensive communications spanning multiple channels to inspire diverse audiences to engage with, give to, and advocate for the Institute
Caltech Associates
- Hosts engaging local events and worldwide travel opportunities that bring its members together with Institute faculty while supporting pioneering research
Events
- Produces highly curated events and programs that sustain and reinforce relationships with the Institute's key constituencies
Stewardship
- Creates high-quality experiences for those who give financially to Caltech, with the goal of promoting long-term engagement and continued investment
Recent Awards and Honors
- Forbes: "America's Best Midsize Employers"—Caltech is regularly at the top of this list, including being named #1 in 2023
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Awards—Circle of Excellence Awards recognizing Advancement Services, Events, Stewardship, and Talent Management
- Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) Diamond and Sapphire Aspire Awards—Excellence in Advancement Services
- Collegiate Advertising Awards—Alumni Relations Gold Award in Special Events
"I am continually struck by how supportive and collaborative my AAR colleagues are, in and outside of the office. No one hesitates to share their expertise or lend a helping hand."
—John Davison, Associate Director, Stewardship Communications