Alumni Engagement

Are We Funding Alumni Engagement, or Just Maintaining It?

Institutions that fund alumni engagement view it as a long-term investment. Institutions that are merely maintaining alumni engagement tend to see it as a fixed cost.

Annual Fund Awareness: A Must for Engaged Alumni

The annual fund is not obsolete. It simply needs a modernized approach. By incorporating transparency, donor choice, and targeted impact, institutions can broaden their donor base and engage alumni at every giving level. The key is simple: Make giving feel personal, meaningful, and rewarding.

Alumni Relations in 2030: A Founder’s Vision for Alumni and the Institutions That Serve Them

Alumni re-engagement will be driven by coordinated, community-powered outreach supported by integrated data systems. Institutions will move beyond static contact lists toward alumni communities that foster connection.

5 Ways an Alumni Community Strengthens Advancement Teams

Elevate your advancement efforts by putting your alumni community to work. Discover the top 5 benefits that drive success for advancement teams.

Harnessing College Athletics for Alumni Engagement & Fundraising

Learn how aligning and engaging with the athletic department can be an important way to strengthen alumni networks and alumni engagement.

Elevating Alumni Engagement Through Gamification

Learn effective strategies and the benefits of alumni engagement platform gamification, fostering stronger connections and driving meaningful contributions.

Flop to Flourish: Rebooting Your Alumni Community Strategy

Discover the common pitfalls, lessons learned, and strategies to justify, rebuild, and come back stronger with a more robust alumni community initiative.

6 Strategies to Ensure Post-Graduation Alumni Engagement

Learn proactive strategies institutions can use to cultivate deep alumni networks and ensure lasting alumni engagement with their alma mater.