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5 Last Minute, Easy & Out Of The Box Ideas for Homecoming
Discover practical ways to engage alumni during Homecoming, from personalized outreach and updated contact info to LinkedIn networking and lasting connections beyond the weekend.
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Beyond the Diploma: The Power of Graduate Outcome Reports
Gain insights into alumni career outcomes to enhance programs, improve services, and boost engagement.
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Boosting Alumni Giving with AI Donation Prediction
Boost alumni donations with LiveAlumni's AI driven tool.
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Strengthening Global Alumni Networks: Capilano University's Success Story with LiveAlumni
For many higher education institutions, an extensive global alumni network is a testament to their reach and influence. However, maintaining and engaging this diverse group remains a perennial challenge. Brittany Haavaldsrud, Manager of Alumni Relations at Capilano University shared with us how she and her team faced such a challenge head-on with a unique strategy, leveraging the capabilities of LiveAlumni to remarkable effect. Cultivating Alumni Relations Across Borders Alum
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Strategic Location Planning in Alumni Engagement: Wartburg College's Success Story
Crafting Success with Location Strategy When it comes to alumni engagement, understanding the geographical dispersion of alumni can play a pivotal role. Wartburg College, spearheaded by Ellen Engh, the Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement, recognized this and leveraged strategic location planning to fine-tune their alumni events, providing a more targeted and personal approach. Knights Connect: A Real-Life Success This approach was brilliantly showcased in the "Knights Conn
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Fostering Corporate Partnerships in Higher Education: A Conversation with CINCF
Corporate Partnerships in Higher Education In the ever-evolving sphere of Higher Education, innovative tools like LiveAlumni are becoming indispensable. Leading the charge is Treva Haugaard, Executive Director of the Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation. She’s a strategist, focusing on fostering corporate partnerships that benefit Nebraska's private higher education colleges and universities. The Transformative Role of LiveAlumni In a recent enlightening conver
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Unlocking The Precise Ask: How Salary Data Elevates Development Visits
Crunching numbers and mingling might seem worlds apart. Yet, when it comes to development visits, they make for a harmonious blend that...
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Unlocking Alumni Data: Dartmouth College & LiveAlumni
Dive into Dartmouth College's alumni data management strategies, from their precise importing techniques to holistic alumni representation.
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Rekindling the Spark: Engaging with Historic Student Athletes
The Puzzle: Pinpointing Historic Student Athletes on LinkedIn Universities often find it challenging when trying to reconnect with their...
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Unleashing Creativity in Alumni Engagement: The Denison Dash
Explore how Denison University innovatively engages its alumni through the Denison Dash Virtual 5K,
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Fleming College's Alumni Success Story: From GIS to Premier's Award
How Fleming College used LiveAlumni to identify alumni for Ontario's Premier’s Award - and got a winner!
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King’s University: Harnessing the Power of Alumni Panels
Embracing Alumni Voices King's University College at Western University Canada has devised an inventive way to connect students with their future selves – through the voices and stories of their alumni. By putting together diverse alumni panels, they're opening a window into the myriad possibilities a degree from King's University College can present. A Panel Like No Other These aren’t your ordinary panel discussions. The University meticulously organizes 3-5 alumni from diff
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Denison University: Harnessing Data to Foster Alumni Relations
Discover how Denison University, guided by Sara Benedict, has transformed their alumni engagement strategy with LiveAlumni.
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350% ROI with LiveAlumni: Walsh College’s Success Story
LiveAlumni has been revolutionizing the way educational institutions engage with their alumni and enhance their fundraising efforts for over a decade. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Walsh College COO, Tom Petz, who provided incredible insight into his college's experience with LiveAlumni and how the platform has significantly impacted Walsh College's alumni engagement, fundraising success, and overall ROI. 1. Calculating ROI and Achieving Remarkable Results 1.1
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Early Decision Parents: The Hidden Donor Base
In the world of higher education fundraising, institutions continuously seek innovative ways to identify potential donors. One often...
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The Stampede for Student Success: A Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event at Gaston College
Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful tool for engaging with alumni and raising funds for higher education institutions. Jerome Connor from Gaston College recently told us how he and his team have turned an annual 5k called the Stampede for Student Success - into a peer-to-peer fundraising event that encourages alumni to raise funds for the college while having fun and competing with their peers. In today's blog we'll explore this innovative event and its benefits for alumni
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March Madness: A Playbook for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Teams
March Madness is an exciting time for college sports fans across the country, as the best teams in men's and women's college basketball...
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Engaging with Young Alumni | Case Study: Transylvania University
As higher education institutions seek to build strong and engaged alumni networks, they face the challenge of keeping young alumni connected
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Using Alumni Data to Redesign Curriculum | Case Study: Montserrat College of Art
How Montserrat College of Art keeps their programs up-to-date and relevant.
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Promoting DEI in Higher Ed | Case Study: Dominican University CA
How Career Services can use current employment data and salary ranges to promote DEI in Higher Ed.
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