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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Student fundraiser project opportunities! Spring is a great time of year to fundraise because we're in the final stretch of the school year. This is also due to the fact that the weather is starting to improve around here, so my kids want to get out of the classroom, get out in the community, and get their hands dirty!

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions.

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How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni

EAB

If we could engage those alumni and hold special events for them, maybe this would help increase our alumni giving percentage. Get Started Reflections These initiatives helped significantly with our alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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

EAB

Use this to your advantage by crafting compelling fundraising narratives that transport them back to the cherished moments of their college days. Share anecdotes of how these traditions have continued to shape the lives of students, faculty, and the entire campus community.

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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.

EAB

Annual giving must mirror the retail marketing experience that alumni and donors have come to expect by meeting them where they are with personalized messages. Communications deployed via your annual giving program are your best and most efficient methods to reach prospective donors at scale. Connect with our advancement experts.

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Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Broaden advising, career services & professional development. is providing its students. “ Scholarships allow us to attract the best students from around the world, regardless of their financial or geographic background,” said Stuart Schmill ’86, dean of admissions and student financial services. Serve our graduate students.

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Three ways institutions can increase gift-giving in 2024

University Business

Colleges and universities interested in ramping up their fundraising and donation targets must update their strategies to meet pace with a digitized age, according to a report from Salesforce. Now may be the perfect time to ramp up fundraising strategies. As the U.S. As the U.S. Fleming Puckett.