SP2’s Office of Institutional Advancement plays a dynamic role in ensuring SP2’s growth, stability and capacity to innovate by:
- Serving key stakeholders, including students, alumni and friends
- Facilitating valuable connections and engagement for alumni
- Helping fund priority needs by providing customized and diverse gift opportunities
Over the years, SP2’s Office of Institutional Advancement’s efforts have proven pivotal in enhancing the School’s ability to positively impact social issues and policies, including homelessness, gerontology, child welfare, mental health, and mass incarceration – locally and globally.
As well, Institutional Advancement has generated support for vital capital renovations for the School’s main hubs, including the creation of a conference and learning space, wellness room, and on-site eatery. In the past, the team has also garnered millions to fund financial aid and the unprecedented work spearheaded by the School’s centers and programs.
Today, the Office of Institutional Advancement continues to prioritize faculty development and endowed chairs, high impact philanthropy, graduate financial assistance, as well as program support and research.
We also offer a host of programming for alumni and customized giving opportunities for alumni and friends.
We are always delighted to hear from our alumni and friends. Thank you for your interest in and support of SP2!

The Power of Penn SP2
The Power of Penn SP2
This Campaign will provide the means to fuel an accessible, transformational education & advance evidence-based research to ultimately eliminate society’s biggest challenges.
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Giving Opportunities
Giving Opportunities
Learn about giving money for scholarships, endowed professorships, research centers, and more.
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SP2 Annual Fund
SP2 Annual Fund
The SP2 Annual Fund continues to support financial aid, faculty recruitment and retention, building and technology enhancements, and more.
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Scholarships and Fellowships
Scholarships and Fellowships
Every scholarship/fellowship we receive helps worthy students obtain their degrees, while increasing our ability to attract and retain stellar candidates.
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Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Each year, SP2 is pleased to welcome the SP2 community to campus for a weekend of celebration.
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