The Office of Advancement Marketing promotes the importance and rewards of investing in James Madison University. Our creative team designs events, amplifies voices, motivates donors, and celebrates the impact of giving across the university.
Mission
We motivate our audiences by cultivating experiences and amplifying voices that demonstrate the importance and rewards of investing in JMU’s mission.
Vision
Because of our strategic influence and creative collaboration, a giving culture flourishes at JMU: together, we move people to actively engage with and confidently invest in the mission of the university.
Values
- Authenticity
- Collegiality and a sense of humor
- Appealing to diverse audiences
- Collaborating to reach meaningful goals
- Compelling and creative storytelling
- Discerning evidence-based practices
- Innovating with new tools, skills and strategies
- Sustaining relationships rooted in integrity
- Upholding a cohesive and vibrant university identity
We are expert storytellers with a combined 100+ years of experience as writers, editors, designers, project managers, videographers, web strategists and event producers. We work in close collaboration with all of University Advancement.
Our Team
Pam Brock: Senior Director, Advancement Marketing, oversees unit, foundational messaging/framework, creates overall strategy, event programming, editorial
Sarah Brodie: Creative Marketing Strategist (part time), focusing on design and creative solutions
Heather Davis '14, '19M: Associate Director, Advancement Communications, web and email strategy, event promotion, paid/organic social media
Jennifer Dehoff: Assistant Director, Advancement Marketing, primary liaison with annual giving; project management and design
Jamie Marsh: Creative Marketing Strategist (part time), focusing on editorial and creative solutions
Justin Roth: Associate Director, Digital Media and Event Production, leads event and video marketing, designs events and videos that engage donors and prospects
Our focus is on supporting JMU engagement, fundraising and stewardship, through direct mail, email, events, printed materials, organic and paid social media, video, and web content.
Partner With Us
We are available to university colleagues to advise, consult and train on marketing best practices. If your project requires creative assistance, we will:
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assess if the project falls within our scope and begin planning with you
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connect you with the most appropriate person in University Marketing & Branding
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recommend ideal freelancers
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possibly talk you out of your idea… or expand it beyond your original concept
