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The latest news on alumni and donor data, engagement, research and fundraising.


Why It’s Time to Rethink First Destination Surveys and What Comes Next
For years, First Destination Surveys (FDS) have been the trusted method for understanding where graduates go after college: their jobs, salaries, and further studies.
But as higher education evolves, so do the challenges of capturing this information accurately. Response rates have steadily declined, the data often arrives too late, and the process no longer fits the way today’s students live and communicate. Here's how to fix that.
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Unlocking Capital Campaign Success with Alumni Data
Capital campaigns are pivotal moments for higher education institutions, signifying a time of growth, progress, and transformation. As...
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Linking Freshmen to Their Future: How Universities are Strategically Using LinkedIn at Orientation
Discover how universities are enhancing student professional readiness by integrating LinkedIn into freshman orientation, fostering long-ter
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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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Talk I Jamie Ray, Winthrop University - March 2023
Topic: Special Project with the Alumni Association, Advancement, and University Communications & Marketing Teams Institution: Winthrop...
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How Colleges & Universities can Empower Women Alumni in the Workforce
#InternationalWomensDay Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements...
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Giving Day Spotlight I University of Alaska Fairbanks
The University of Alaska, along with partners across the UA System in Anchorage and Juneau, broke numerous records this year with their Giving Day Campaign, UA GIVING DAY 2021 - 49 HOURS FOR ALASKA. We spoke with UAF Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement Manager, Sameksha “Simi” Khurana, a seasoned leader with fifteen years of experience in higher education about her secrets to success and 'aha!' moments from the campaign. Of the more than $1M raised system-wide at UA, UAF ben
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Talk | Sam McCrimmon, Le Moyne College - Discovery Visits
The full recording of Sam's Talk is available to LiveAlumni users inside the Helpdesk! LiveAlumni Talks: Sam McCrimmon - For Major Gifts...
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Talk | Joel Clasemann, The College of Saint Scholastica
The full recording of Joel's Talk is available to LiveAlumni users inside the Helpdesk! LiveAlumni Talks: Joel Clasemann Topic:...
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Talk | Lisa Little, Central Queensland University
The full recording of Lisa's Talk is available to LiveAlumni users inside the Helpdesk! LiveAlumni Talks: Lisa Little Topic: Prospect...
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Talk | Robyn Doughty, University of California, Berkeley
Robyn Doughty, Director of Data Quality and Management from UC Berkeley leads this Talk. She discusses how UC Berkeley uses alumni data...
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Talk | Jody Kitts, Camosun College
The full recording of Jody's Talk is available to LiveAlumni users inside the Helpdesk! Jody Kitts, Director of Advancement and Alumni...
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