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RESOURCES / Livealumni blog
The latest news on alumni and donor data, engagement, research and fundraising.


What’s all the fuss about Employment Data? Strategies to Boost Engagement & Fundraising
We believe that no Higher Education institution – no matter how big or small – should ever have to struggle with engaging alumni or...
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The Generation that is Breaking Stereotypes and Changing Philanthropy
The millennial generation, those born between 1980 and 2000, have been described by older counterparts as entitled, narcissistic, and...
4 min read


Finding New Prospects – A Webinar Overview with Cal State San Bernardino’s Michael Regan
Our recent Hot Topic Webinar was hosted by Michael Regan, Senior Director of Prospect Strategy at Cal State San Bernardino. Michael, who...
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Why Advancement Professionals should Map Relationships
Successful fundraising means forming relationships – especially when prospecting for major gifts. Cultivation is just part of the process...
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Higher Education Giving Trends Present & Future
We are now well into the new year and as your team begins to work towards your new plans and goals, let’s make sure you are up to speed...
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Prospecting Millionaire Donors for Major Gifts
One of the more notable giving trends of 2016 shows that 1/3 of total charitable donations came from the uber-wealthy. There is a shift...
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The Power of Relationship Mapping for Higher Education
What is Relationship Mapping? Relationship Mapping is a way to achieve your goals by connecting who you know to who you want to know. The...
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Alumni Who Raise Funds with their Celebrations
Have you ever considered how much money is spent on gifts at a single celebration? Between close family members and well-intentioned...
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