The Jesuit Advancement Administrators (JAA) of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is a professional organization of advancement professionals serving Jesuit higher education in the United States. Founded by Rev. J. Barry McGannon, S.J., at Saint Louis University in 1990, JAA became an official organization on June 21, 1991. JAA serves as a resource for professional development; provides an opportunity to share best practices in the industry; and acts as a network for the advancement of Jesuit higher education.

The goal of JAA is to bring together—in friendly relationship—the professional workers of organized advancement activities (development, fundraising, advancement marketing/communications, alumni relations, and advancement services) at all member institutions of the AJCU, where they may study to mutual advantage the philosophy and challenges of their work; improve their technical competence; and keep their professional advancement programs contemporary and ready to adapt and respond to new situations resulting from the changing needs of society. 

Providing quality professional development and networking opportunities within a Jesuit context has long been a key priority for JAA. Each year, advancement professionals from Jesuit institutions of higher education gather to collaborate, study trends, and learn from one another. The annual conference provides an excellent occasion for members to discuss how the Catholic, Jesuit mission at their institutions makes them distinctive, attractive, and vital. This year, Georgetown University and Boston College are hosting the conference at Georgetown University from July 26-28, 2026. 

Questions? Email us at jaaevent2026-ggroup@bc.edu.

With special thanks to our pre-conference webinar hosts:

Entrepreneurship for the Common Good: From Calling to Flourishing in Your Venture

• Jeff Reid Founding Director of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative & Professor of the Practice of Entrepreneurship, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
• Quentin Dupont, S.J. Swan Family Ignatian Assistant Professor

We Are #JesuitEducated: AJCU's New Campaign for Jesuit Higher Education

• Deanna Howes Spiro Vice President of Communications, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
• Justin Bell Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Office of Marketing and Communications, Fordham University

St. Ignatius Loved Cities: A Jesuit Vision for Today's Urban Campuses

• Jamie Kralovec Director for Mission and Ministry, Georgetown University Capitol Campus and Instructor, Master's in Urban & Regional Planning Program
• Mike Jordan Laskey Director of Communications, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and Producer and Host, AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast

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