Recap and Takeaways from the RAISE 2017 Advancement Conference
Who do you RAISE for? That’s the question that kicked off our second-annual RAISE conference in Boston. With over 250 attendees from institutions and organizations
How Can Alumni Relations Collaborate With Development on a Giving Day?
One of the biggest challenges for alumni relations units across the country is determining how to support giving days without a direct ask. Many schools
How to Track Engagement and Set Goals in Alumni Relations
I’ve been in the higher-education space for the majority of my career, but I spent over five of those years in the private sector as a higher-ed
How to Bring an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Reunion Planning
The number one thing that alumni anticipate every five years is coming back to campus. They get to reconnect with old friends, relive memories, and
Here’s How Our Alumni Office Made the Switch to Content Marketing
As higher-ed professionals, we can all agree that a website is one of our strongest marketing tools. Why, then, do so many alumni relations and
Tried-and-True Strategies for Engaging Young Alumni
Recently graduated alumni are one of the most challenging cohorts to engage in the realm of alumni relations. Not only do we have to figure
Are Your Alumni Events Getting Stale? Here’s How to Break Out of the Cycle
Before taking the dive into alumni relations over a year ago, I worked for a direct marketing firm that helped college admissions offices. The work
Bundles of Time: Our Micro-Volunteering Program at Longwood University
Finding new ways to engage your alumni base is a persistent challenge. From regional events, to on-campus reunions, to social media content, there are plenty
How to Get Your Alumni and Students on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a tremendous tool as we work to strengthen and grow our alumni network at Longwood University. It’s a platform where our alumni can
