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Are institutions leveraging their alumni to their full potential? Here’s how they can

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Alumni love their school , and they regularly show it by contributing greatly to their alma mater’s fundraising campaigns. “When a school actually works with their alumni, it allows the programs to highlight their success organically. “Alumni can provide a well of applicants,” she says.

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How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni

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Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Alumni giving metrics will no longer be a part of college rankings. Here’s why you should renew your commitment to annual giving anyway.

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Blogs Alumni giving metrics will no longer be a part of college rankings. This spring, US News and World Report announced they will remove alumni giving metrics from consideration for their 2024 college rankings. But measuring alumni participation rates (APR) has long been a dubious way to demonstrate alumni engagement and support.

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Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign

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To stay on track, institutions should raise 65% of their fundraising revenue before December 31. Meaning year-end campaigns can provide the perfect opportunity to give your fundraising efforts a needed boost or close any revenue gaps. You can personalize your communications in many ways. Craft a stand-out value proposition.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy

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Utilizing these traditions in your institution’s annual giving strategy can reignite memories in your alumni and inspire them to give back to their alma mater. The emotional connection your alumni audience already has to your institution is what sets them apart from other donor audiences. LEARN MORE DON’T: Rely solely on traditions.

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Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy?

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By Brad Shafer As advancement leaders, we need to be good market watchers and even better communicators. New Tech Provides New Giving Opportunities Schools are reprioritizing their marketing channels. Services like PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Cash App simplify the payment process for consumers.

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle invited Hartwick College to join the Regional Innovation Council to collaborate on regional issues and opportunities in healthcare and human services, business development, and employee recruitment and retention to name a few. The day of mass marketing is a thing of the past.”