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Beyond the Email: 6 Ways to Market Matching Gifts to Alumni

By

Adam

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February 2, 2026

Explore six creative strategies to market matching gifts to alumni beyond email. Use social media, direct mail, and Matching Gift Month to boost revenue.

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How to Build a Modern Alumni Engagement Strategy That Drives Real Results

By

Kiran

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January 29, 2026

Let's break down what modern engagement looks like in 2026. We'll cover what alumni expect, what's not working, and how to modernize your engagement.

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How to build an alumni program: A complete guide for schools and universities in 2026

By

Zo

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January 29, 2026

Everything you need to know about building an alumni program for your school or university in 2026. Engage alumni, build communities, and promote giving.

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Guide to Building a Strong Alumni Network in 2026

By

Sharada

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January 27, 2026

Discover how institutions build strong alumni networks in 2026 using the right strategy, alumni engagement platforms, and data-driven programs

Product

Introducing Pledges on Checkout: Let Donors Commit Now, Pay Later

By

Nidhi

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January 20, 2026

Introducing Pledge for Later. Let donors commit to future gifts on your checkout page, even when they can't pay today. Automate tracking, reduce follow-ups, and never lose a warm lead. Learn more

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Choosing the right alumni management software (2026 guide)

By

Kiran

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January 20, 2026

The right alumni management software can make or break your alumni engagement strategy. All you need to know about choosing the right product for your team in this blog.

Healthcare

5 Proven Fundraising Strategies of High-Performing Hospital Foundations

By

Wendy

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January 13, 2026

Here are a few pages from the operational playbooks of the highest performing hospital foundations in the field when it comes to fundraising strategies.

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11 Hospital Fundraising Event Benchmarks to Track in 2026

By

Wendy

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December 23, 2025

We're bringing you some vital hospital fundraising event benchmarks for hospital foundation teams to assess event performance, improve donor experience, etc.

Healthcare

5 Ways Hospital Foundations Can Attract More Gala Sponsorships

By

Wendy

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December 23, 2025

Sponsorships are vital to bringing any hospital event into reality. Learn how you can attract more of the right sponsors for your hospital gala events.

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Donor Acquisition and Retention Strategies for 2026

By

Kiran

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December 18, 2025

Donor acquisition and retention are two vital sides of the fundraising coin. Learn how you can ensure sustainable fundraising success for your team in 2026.

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10 Donor Stewardship Best Practices

By

Sharada

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December 18, 2025

Stewardship is more important than ever with falling number of donors year on year. Check out how your advancement team can improve their stewardship efforts.

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Almabase vs Vaave: Which Alumni Management Platform Is Right for Your Institution in 2026?

By

Marketing

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December 17, 2025

Almabase vs Vaave: Compare CRM integration, AI tools, fundraising & events. See which alumni platform fits your institution's advancement goals.