Advancement Communications Resource Library

Advancement Communications collaborates with partners across Northeastern—from fundraisers to faculty —to create materials that inspire our alumni, parents, and friends to help further the university’s mission. Our team develops marketing publications and design solutions, and produces multimedia projects that tell the story of how philanthropy is empowering our community to achieve what’s next.

Experience Powered by Northeastern

Experience Powered by Northeastern, is the university’s most far-reaching, innovative fundraising and engagement campaign yet. In the coming five years, our community seeks to raise $1.3 billion in support of six priority areas:

    • Student Opportunities
    • Faculty Excellence
    • Research
    • Diverse and Inclusive Communities
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Global Exploration

To learn more, explore the Experience campaign website, and explore the resources below.

Experience Business Cards and Gift Items
Experience PowerPoint Template

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

In support of Northeastern’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) action plan, and institution-wide priorities, University Advancement has identified areas where we can join with philanthropic partners to power meaningful, lasting change on all of our campuses.

To learn about DEI funding opportunities throughout the university community—from the Torch Scholars Program to Northeastern’s campus cultural centers, from Foundation Year to Boston Public High School Scholarships—please explore the areas below.

Women and Entrepreneurship

Northeastern’s Women Who Empower initiative is grounded in the belief that diverse and inclusive communities empower a better world.

With the help of a network of strong, distinguished, and inspiring individuals,  Women Who Empower is committed to supporting community members through meaningful events, scholarship support, mentorship programs, and more.

To learn more about women’s entrepreneurship projects, please explore the areas below.

Women's Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurs (WISE)
Women Who Empower PowerPoint Template

Advancement Video Library

The video library is an easy-to-access home for hundreds of videos created for various University Advancement-related events, initiatives, and messages.  Thanks to included metadata, this database is sortable using the provided tags or the search bar. 

Our Services

From crafting persuasive prose to producing polished documentaries, our team stands at the ready to create resources that help engage your audiences. To discuss your needs and objectives, contact Noelle Shough, Executive Director of Advancement Communications, at 617.373.8419 or [email protected].

Writing

Our writers will partner with you to develop compelling messaging for resources such as one-pagers and brochures; donor gift stories and profiles; and major gift proposals and cases for support. And when you need an extra set of eagle eyes on a document, we’re happy to lend our proofreading and editing expertise.

Design

Our design team delivers first-rate, stylish publications from beginning to end. We will work with you to generate brochures, multipage pieces, trifolds, ads, stewardship gifts, and newslettersand even your professional presentations. In addition, we advise on best practices in accordance with Northeastern branding.

Video

From short documentaries and biopics, to scripted narratives and punchy sizzle reels, we specialize in a wide array of video production. Our team is creative, capable, and goal-oriented—and we’ll manage your project from conception to completion

Web and Social Media

We engage Northeastern’s online audiences through interactive webpage design, strategic content management, and lively social media channels. We create sites for mini-campaigns, events, and other initiatives; build digital fundraising proposals; design and refresh branding; and advise on best social media practices. 

Brand Guidelines and Resources

Northeastern’s Office of External Affairs oversees university branding, including graphic identity, web design and experience, editorial guidelines, and merchandise licensing. Review standards for:

The Digital Repository Service (DRS) is an archive that houses photos of Northeastern students, faculty, campus, events, and more. You may access it using your MyNortheastern username and password.

Who We Are

Noelle Shough

Executive Director of Advancement Communications
617.373.8419
[email protected]

Jeb Fisher

Director of Video
617.373.6781
[email protected]

Christine Burgermaster

Director of Advancement Communications
617.373.5135
c.burgermaster@
northeastern.edu

Rachel Keane

Associate Director of Design
617.373.2730
[email protected]

Kendall Fowler

Videographer/Production Specialist
617.373.4994
[email protected]

Sam Cosenza

Assistant Director of Communications
617.373.3291
[email protected]

Cate Czarnecki

Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Communications
[email protected]

Ryan Kenney

Post Production Specialist
[email protected]

Victoria Tsang

Communications Associate
617.373.4317
[email protected]

Wendy Umana

Design Specialist
617.373.5104
[email protected]

Marissa Plouffe

Design Associate
617.373.6288
[email protected]