BEST PRACTICES

Best practices adopted by alumni relations professionals from around the world

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The Ultimate Alumni Engagement Checklist for Modern Advancement Teams

By

Sharada

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February 17, 2026

Use this alumni engagement checklist to strengthen connections with your community. Covers essential strategies for communications, events, fundraising, and measuring what works.

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Build an Alumni Network: 5 Fundraising Tips for Universities

By

Jamie

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February 11, 2026

Alumni networks provide their universities with consistent funding. Discover how to create one or activate your current network to earn the support you need.

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Beyond the Email: 6 Ways to Market Matching Gifts to Alumni

By

Adam

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February 2, 2026

Explore six creative strategies to market matching gifts to alumni beyond email. Use social media, direct mail, and Matching Gift Month to boost revenue.

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How to Build a Modern Alumni Engagement Strategy That Drives Real Results

By

Kiran

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January 29, 2026

Let's break down what modern engagement looks like in 2026. We'll cover what alumni expect, what's not working, and how to modernize your engagement.

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How to build an alumni program: A complete guide for schools and universities in 2026

By

Zo

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January 29, 2026

Everything you need to know about building an alumni program for your school or university in 2026. Engage alumni, build communities, and promote giving.

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Guide to Building a Strong Alumni Network in 2026

By

Sharada

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January 27, 2026

Discover how institutions build strong alumni networks in 2026 using the right strategy, alumni engagement platforms, and data-driven programs

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Choosing the right alumni management software (2026 guide)

By

Kiran

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January 20, 2026

The right alumni management software can make or break your alumni engagement strategy. All you need to know about choosing the right product for your team in this blog.

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Donor Acquisition and Retention Strategies for 2026

By

Kiran

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December 18, 2025

Donor acquisition and retention are two vital sides of the fundraising coin. Learn how you can ensure sustainable fundraising success for your team in 2026.

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10 Donor Stewardship Best Practices

By

Sharada

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December 18, 2025

Stewardship is more important than ever with falling number of donors year on year. Check out how your advancement team can improve their stewardship efforts.

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Almabase vs Vaave: Which Alumni Management Platform Is Right for Your Institution in 2026?

By

Marketing

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December 17, 2025

Almabase vs Vaave: Compare CRM integration, AI tools, fundraising & events. See which alumni platform fits your institution's advancement goals.

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