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Division of Institutional Advancement

Mission Statement:
Delaware State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement assists all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders in supporting the University’s mission through engagement and philanthropic activities worldwide.

The Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware State University and its affiliated organizations. The Foundation exists solely for the purpose of securing and administering private funds in support of academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State University.

staff

  • Dr. Vita Pickrum
    Vice President for Division of Institutional Advancement
    President, Delaware State University Foundation
    vpickrum [at] desu.edu
  • Delaware State University Foundation
    • Board Members
      • Dr. Enid Wallace Simms, Chairwoman
      • Ms. Nicole Dye-Anderson, Vice Chairwoman
      • Dr. Vita Pickrum, President
      • Mr. Vincent Rojas, Secretary/Treasurer
      • Ms. Henrietta Savage, Controller
      • Mr. William “CJ” Charlton
      • Ms. Cathleen Triggs Jones
      • Mr. Steve Ewing
      • Mr. Daryl Graham
      • Mr. Thomas Horne
      • Mr. JosephPurzycki
      • Dr. Kathleen Shelton
      • Mr. David Kyle Sheppard
      • Ms. Joceyln Stewart
  • Office of Finance & Administrative Services
    • Ms. Henrietta Savage, ExecutiveAssistant to the Vice President & Foundation President
      Email: hsavage [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Stephanie Alvarez, Development Technician
      Email: salvarez [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Lakisha Brown, Administrative Secretary
      Email: lfbrown [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Alexis Jones, Budget Director
      Email: acjones [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Rochelle Ross,Financial Analyst
      Email: rross [at] desu.edu
  • Office of Alumni Relations
    • Ms. Ursula Harvey, Executive Directorfor Alumni Relations
      Email: uharvey [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Tanisha Baker, Director of Strategic AlumniEngagement
      Email: tbaker [at] desu.edu
  • Office of Development
    • Dr. LaShawne Pryor, AssociateVice President for Development
      Email: lpryor [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Gina Sacchetti, Director of Development
      Email: gsacchetti [at] desu.edu
    • Greg L. Lyles, Director of Major Gifts
      Email: glyles [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Pia Z. Stokes, Director of Grants Development and Management
      Email: pzstokes [at] desu.edu
    • Ms. Claudette Bradley, Annual Fund Manager
      Email: cbradley [at] desu.edu

Location - Mailing address

Delaware State University
2nd Floor Administration Building
1200 N. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302.857.6055
Email: dsufoundation [at] desu.edu