BEST PRACTICES

Best practices adopted by alumni relations professionals from around the world

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10 Ways to Keep Your Alumni Data Clean & Updated

By

Sharada

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June 30, 2025

Learn 10 effective strategies to manage and update your alumni database. Keep data accurate, improve engagement, and drive fundraising success.

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How to Map Your Donor Journey & Why It Matters for Advancement Success

By

Kiran

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June 28, 2025

Optimize your donor journey. Discover how to map donor experiences for better engagement, retention, and significant fundraising impact at your institution.

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Top 10 Largest Alumni Associations in the US (as of 2025)

By

Sharada

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June 27, 2025

Discover the 10 largest alumni associations in the US and why they matter for students and graduates. Learn how top universities build powerful networks.

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What Makes a Great Giving Day? Lessons from Three Institutions That Crushed Their Goals

By

Sushmitha

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June 26, 2025

Discover how UNCSA, MSUM, and SIUE ran high-impact Giving Days using creative campaigns, student involvement, and smart tech. Get ideas you can apply right away.

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What Makes a Great Alumni Program? 7 Examples from Leading Institutions

By

Zo

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June 25, 2025

Curious about what makes a great alumni program? Check out insights and examples from 7 top institutions, plus get practical tips to boost alumni engagement!

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5 Steps to Build a Strong Donor Pipeline

By

Kiran

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June 24, 2025

In this blog, you'll learn how to build and optimize a fundraising pipeline that transforms prospect management into a strategic revenue engine.

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How to create an alumni database for schools & universities

By

Sharada

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June 24, 2025

Learn how to create an alumni database that boosts engagement, simplifies event planning, and fuels fundraising for your advancement team and institution.

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Adapt to the Digital Age With These Online Giving Strategies

By

Liz

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June 23, 2025

Online fundraising is a proven way to quickly reach alumni, no matter where they are. These online giving strategies will inspire support for your institution.

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Acquisition vs. Retention: Which One Should You Focus On?

By

Sarah

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June 20, 2025

Whether donor acquisition or retention is more beneficial for your university depends on your goals. Learn which one to prioritize in this quick guide.

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6 Audience Engagement Tips for Better University Fundraising

By

Megan

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June 20, 2025

Explore top university fundraising tips to build lasting connections with your donors and boost giving through personalized, data-driven strategies.

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