BEST PRACTICES

Best practices adopted by alumni relations professionals from around the world

Watch this space to keep yourself updated with best practices employed by schools all around the world

Best practices
Best practices

How to Maximize Matching Donations for GivingTuesday

By

Sharada

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November 25, 2025

Matching gifts have become a staple of modern fundraising. Learn how you can maximize your gifts by integrating matching gifts into your GivingTuesday and Giving day campaigns

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Fundraising Text Message Examples

By

Kiran

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November 24, 2025

We've collected a whole bunch of fundraising text message templates for you to use for your upcoming giving days, events, and fundraisers.

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Best iModules Alternatives for Advancement & Alumni Teams (2025)

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Marketing

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November 21, 2025

Looking for imodules (Encompass) alternatives available for advancement and alumni relations teams? We've picked out some of the popular options that you can consider.

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Fundraising Event Compliance: Permits, Taxes, and More

By

Greg

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November 18, 2025

Fundraising event compliance is an often-overlooked yet essential aspect of raising money for your school. Learn the essential compliance requirements here.

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How Hospital Foundations Can Turn Fundraising Event Attendees into Donors

By

Wendy

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November 11, 2025

Learn how your hospital foundation can turn event attendees into donors and loyal supporters through well-planned stewardship and follow-ups.

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Matching Gifts: From One-Time Donors to Lifelong Supporters

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Marketing

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November 7, 2025

Discover how matching gifts transform one-time donors into lifelong supporters. Learn strategies to maximize retention for schools and nonprofits alike.

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How to Plan a Winning End-of-Year Giving Campaign in 2025

By

Zo

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October 30, 2025

Execute a winning end-of-the-year giving campaign in 2025. Our blog offers 10 steps to make the most of your year-end giving season.

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How to Improve Your School’s Giving Tuesday Campaign

By

Kiran

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October 29, 2025

GivingTuesday is a key part of the end of the year fundraising season. Learn how to make the most of this global day of charity for your educational institution

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How to Build a Successful Alumni Association: A Step-by-Step Guide

By

Sharada

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October 28, 2025

An alumni association is the focal point of your institution's alumni engagement. But how do you get started, and what are the basics? All that and more in this blog

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3 Tips to Plan a Financially Sound GivingTuesday Campaign

By

Jon

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October 17, 2025

Especially on GivingTuesday, your higher ed institution’s fundraising and financial management efforts need to align for success. Learn more in this guide.

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