Advancement Blog

LinkedIn for advancement teams – 5 key tips

November 2, 2017

Data continues to point out the strength of LinkedIn for advancement teams as they steward their school’s alumni. That’s why we just released these 10 free message templates…

Four ways to segment your advancement communications to alumni

October 25, 2017

Effective targeting and segmentation can make all the difference in your advancement communications. Your alumni have key differences, which makes certain messages more likely to influence them than…

When is the right time to ask for a donation on LinkedIn?

October 19, 2017

Your school’s alumni are frequently using LinkedIn, and data shows that it’s a great place to engage them. As important as it is for your advancement department to…

Setting a timeline for your fundraising event ticket sales

October 4, 2017

Whether free, paid, or somewhere in between, a lot of thought should go into fundraising event ticket sales and registrations. Like many other event-related challenges, when it comes…

How to share your next fundraising event with those who can’t attend

September 28, 2017

There are several components to a successful fundraising event. Revenue generation is always a top priority, but engagement, public relations, and supporter excitement are all important as well.…

Key questions to ask before funding an advancement project

September 19, 2017

You’ve succeeded in hitting your advancement campaign goals and are ready to turn the revenue into impact for your school. Your organization has a long list of goals you…