Alumni Engagement

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4 Tips and Tricks for Building an Engaging Alumni Newsletter

By

Hardik

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March 28, 2023

Let’s explore how to craft an informative and interesting newsletter to boost alumni giving and engagement that will get them involved and updated

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Optimizing Alumni Communication During EOY Giving Season

By

Adam

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December 20, 2022

Your school’s alumni are likely some of your most essential supporters. Find out how you can optimize communication with the group this EOY giving season.

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Correlation, Causation, & the Chicago Connection

By

Kalyan

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August 8, 2022

The most common confusion in alumni relations and fundraising offices is the relation between engagement and giving. So, we will use that example to understand correlation and causation.

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3 Ways to Connect with First-Time Donors

By

Philip

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August 4, 2022

Connecting with new donors can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Learn how to make the most of your network connections to inspire new donors.

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Young Alumni Engagement - Need of the Hour

By

Glenn

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July 25, 2022

How exactly do you engage with your young alumni? We spoke to Dr. Glenn Kosse in a recent LinkedIn live session to answer this question.

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Strategic Branding Ideas to Use in Your Alumni Outreach

By

Carl Diesing

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July 19, 2022

Discover powerful alumni marketing strategies that help universities build lasting connections, inspire giving, and strengthen community through brand-driven digital outreach.

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3 Alumni Donor Appreciation Ideas to Inspire Lasting Support

By

Bonfire

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June 30, 2022

To help your university improve your alumni appreciation strategy and increase fundraising, send personalized messages, custom merchandise, and host alumni events.

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How Franklin College is Measuring Alumni Engagement Like a PRO

By

Manashi

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April 19, 2022

In a recent chat with Adam Dunigan from Franklin College, we witnessed how their team tracks alumni engagement, and their zero-to-one journey with engagement metrics. Here are some actionable insights for any advancement team to navigate through engagement metrics in 2022 and beyond.

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5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Alumni Volunteers

By

InitLive

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March 31, 2022

Your alumni volunteers put in plenty of work to help your programs thrive. Here are five ways to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

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4 Ways To Delight Your Alumni This Holiday Season

By

Craig Grella

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December 28, 2021

The end of the year is a wonderful time to reconnect with your alumni. Step up your alumni engagement strategies this holiday season with these 4 tips.

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