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From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

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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. Engaged student and alum turned non-supporter: My husband used to be very engaged with his university. What changed?

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40+ PTO Fundraising Ideas to Engage Donors and Students | FrontStream

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And with budgets tightening due to ongoing inflation, it’s especially critical to ensure schools have the resources to provide these opportunities to students and teachers. Successful fundraisers enable PTOs to support core school-wide initiatives, including educational programs and extracurricular enrichment activities.

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Creating a Connected Campus to Award More Scholarships and Improve Student Outcomes

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As undergraduate enrollment continues to decline—one million fewer students enrolled in 2022 than in 2020*—colleges and universities must consider new ways to attract and retain students. A good award management system benefits both students and administrators.

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How to Retain Your Year-End Donors

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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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How To Find Your Most Generous Donors

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All donors are not created equally. Some donors can cost a great deal to acquire, and then only make one gift before lapsing. There’s a fundraising story about Bill Gates receiving a telemarketing call from a young student alum asking fellow Harvard alumni to donate. Bill’s reply to the young student.

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Engaging Your Donor Community: 5 School Fundraising Tips

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Fundraising is often a necessity for schools to provide students and teachers with resources that set them up for success. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. When you prioritize creating an impactful experience for your donor community, you’ll keep donors coming back and raise more funds for your school.

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Creating a Connected Campus to Award More Scholarships and Improve Student Outcomes

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As undergraduate enrollment continues to decline— one million fewer students enrolled in 2022 than in 2020 —colleges and universities must consider new ways to attract and retain students. A good award management system benefits both students and administrators.

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