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Three ways institutions can increase gift-giving in 2024

University Business

APRIL 4, 2024

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.

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The A to Z of the Alumni Management Software

Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The A to Z of the Alumni Management Software. With graduates finding alumni networks as a doorway to success with beautiful career options, a place to network, and give back, HEIs have started focusing on building alumni management software that benefits this new era of the mutually beneficial alumni network.

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4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered

EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Jenny offers over 20 years of experience in program planning and implementation, with a knack for fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and university teams. Hybrid fundraising, ethical data use, and strong collaboration with alumni networks will also be key in this evolving landscape.

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Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season

EAB

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From wrapping up critical end-of-year fundraising campaigns to processing influxes of year-end donations, advancement staff are working overtime during this final fundraising push. Sidestepping the Advancement Talent Crisis Follow these three strategies to source talent and increase fundraiser ROI. LEARN MORE 5.

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Avoiding Staff Turnover and Strengthening Your Annual Giving Program

EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Through over 10 years of partnership with EAB, Miami University has tested innovative digital strategies and reinvigorated traditional initiatives, all while avoiding staff turnover and keeping pace in a competitive and changing fundraising environment. Watch the full on-demand webinar or download their case study to explore these insights.

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Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign

EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. Watch our on-demand webinar and explore expert insights on reaching new audiences.

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

EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

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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How to stay ready for donors who “aren’t ready yet”

EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Additionally, an EAB study found that most universities have incorrect or incomplete emails for over half of their alumni. Another common digital strategy is retargeting (also called remarketing), which involves reaching out to alumni who showed interest in the past but didn’t end up making a gift.

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What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z

EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Students in this generation are changing the way institutions create and execute engagement strategies—from enrollment to retention to alumni giving—requiring them to be more customized and digitally omnipresent than ever before. Diver deeper into insights we’ve learned from Gen Z.

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Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy?

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Explore the possibility of hosting webinars or one-on-one Zoom meetings with key segments of your donor base. But in doing that, you may be missing unique opportunities to earn donations outside of alumni majors. Maximize your use of Zoom to create meaningful connections with donors at a distance. appeared first on EAB.

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EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College

EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

EAB is also extending its CRM to support alumni engagement and fundraising. Scott Schirmeier , President of EAB Technology Learn More About Navigate360 Register for our upcoming webinar to see a demo of Navigate360 and learn how it can support your goals.

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A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving

EAB

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Watch the on-demand webinar to hear EAB experts have a lively discussion of how to navigate the hype around AI and figure out what it means for your staff, constituents, and institution. You can use a tool like ChatGPT and provide it with your campaign plan (donor segments, fundraising goals, institution information, etc.)

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EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

EAB is also extending its CRM to support alumni engagement and fundraising. Scott Schirmeier , President of EAB Technology Learn More About Navigate360 Register for our upcoming webinar to see a demo of Navigate360 and learn how it can support your goals.

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The Power of One

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The organization offers professional development through webinars, internship placement assistance, and mentor matching. The foundation maintains strong relationships with alumni, many of whom return as mentors or serve on various committees. The impact extends well beyond graduation. We show by example, Williams-Franklin explains.

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3 Recommendations for Your 2023-24 Annual Giving Strategy

EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

LOOK BACK Listen to this Office Hours with EAB podcast as EAB Advancement experts and Longwood University alumni engagement professional, Ryan Catherwood, discuss how Advancement teams pivoted during the pandemic. Listen now 1.

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Three ways institutions can increase gift-giving in 2024

The A to Z of the Alumni Management Software

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4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered

Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season

Avoiding Staff Turnover and Strengthening Your Annual Giving Program

Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign

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

How to stay ready for donors who “aren’t ready yet”

What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z

Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy?

EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College

A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving

EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College

The Power of One

3 Recommendations for Your 2023-24 Annual Giving Strategy

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