The Office of Development (in collaboration with the Offices of Alumni/ae Affairs and Institutional Support) helps Bard to fulfill its mission and realize its aspirations in three ways: by communicating the College's character, quality, priorities, and goals; by building meaningful partnerships with external and internal constituents; by securing and stewarding Bard's contributed resources, donors, and volunteers. In particular, the Office of Development helps to guide all College fundraising actitivies, ensuring compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.