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3 ways advancement teams can achieve more with less
Many advancement professionals are all too familiar with this scene: you propose a new plan or innovation to leadership, and the conversation ends with “we don’t have money for that.” Here are three steps that can take to maximize your advancement resources and achieve more with less.
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Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it)
There are various methods you can use to cope with the advancement talent crisis, but addressing your workplace culture head-on can help you improve retention both immediately and over time.
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What advancement leaders can learn from enrollment leaders about Gen Z
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.
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Overcome these two roadblocks to engage young alumni
Engaging young alumni is vital for the health of your institution and annual giving program. In this blog post, we’ll explore two key roadblocks that impact the engagement of young alumni and tips to combat them.
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3 recommendations for your 2023-24 annual giving strategy
It’s well understood that the pandemic significantly influenced donor behavior, prompting individuals to reconsider where, why, and how they contribute to causes and organizations. In response, Advancement teams had to think beyond their traditional approaches and find new ways to engage and retain their donors.
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The dos and don’ts of leveraging university traditions in your annual giving strategy
Today’s donors are more likely to give when they have an emotional connection to a mission or organization. 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.
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The power of a diverse donor portfolio in your annual giving program
Today’s advancement leaders will need to access the untapped potential of key audiences beyond alumni stakeholders if they’re going to meet their constantly growing institutional goals.
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5 tips for your next annual giving budget cycle
Embracing new strategies is crucial for a modern successful annual giving program. But new strategies call for new budgeting practices. Explore this blog for our tips as you start budgeting for your next fiscal year.
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Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season
Even small gestures let your advancement staff know their dedication does not go unnoticed. Here are five ways to show appreciation this holiday season.
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