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From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

sgEngage

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. That’s because her school did a great job of engaging her while she was still a student. Alums often visited her classes to talk about their careers and ways to connect.

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How to Retain Your Year-End Donors

Neon CRM

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people. It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class. My story isn’t unique.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Email campaigns.

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Before Publishing Your Annual Appeal, Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

Bloomerang

I’ve offered you checklists , FAQs and e-guides with templates for writing donor-centric annual appeals. This is the specific donor you’re appealing to. . In order to inspire the donor to take action, you need to create a sense of urgency around the ask. . Have you written to one specific donor? . how you would talk).

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Engaging Alumni: Tapping into Your School’s Legacy

Greater Giving

Why Engaging Alumni Matters: Alumni are more than just former students; they are the living embodiment of a school’s legacy. Extended Network Engaged alumni can become powerful advocates, spreading the word about fundraising campaigns and reaching potential donors outside the immediate school community.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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