BEST PRACTICES

Best practices adopted by alumni relations professionals from around the world

Watch this space to keep yourself updated with best practices employed by schools all around the world

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How to use text messaging for donor engagement & fundraising

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Zo

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April 29, 2025

Boost donor engagement and fundraising with text messaging. Learn strategies and best practices for advancement teams and nonprofits.

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How SUNY New Paltz transformed its alumni events

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Sushmitha

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April 29, 2025

See how a small team at SUNY New Paltz overhauled alumni engagement, hosting 25+ events a year with smarter tech and fresh event formats.

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What makes Almabase a good alumni management software?

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Marketing

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April 25, 2025

Manage alumni data, engagement, events & fundraising in one place with Almabase. See why it's a top choice for user-friendly, integrated alumni management.

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Raiser’s Edge NXT vs Salesforce: Which CRM Works Best for Advancement?

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Zo

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April 24, 2025

Compare Raiser’s Edge NXT vs Salesforce to find the best CRM for alumni engagement, fundraising, and advancement team efficiency.

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10 unique homecoming theme ideas to plan the perfect event

By

Sharada

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April 23, 2025

Looking for fresh homecoming theme ideas? These 10 picks will help you plan a fun, inclusive, and unforgettable alumni celebration.

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10 Strategies to Boost Alumni Engagement in 2025

By

Kiran

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April 22, 2025

Boost alumni engagement in 2025 with 10 proven strategies, from personalized outreach to mentorship, data insights, and modern giving tools

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5 Best Practices for Showing Genuine Donor Appreciation

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Cait

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April 14, 2025

Properly thanking your donors is essential to successful higher education fundraising. In this post, learn some tips for showing genuine donor appreciation.

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What is Donor Retention? Top Donor Retention Strategies

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Sharada

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April 11, 2025

Learn what donor retention means and explore top strategies to build lasting donor relationships, improve engagement, and boost fundraising success.

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Giving Day Platforms: Essential Software Features

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Zo

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March 31, 2025

With many excellent giving platforms available, learn which features to consider essential and how to make the most of your choice of fundraising platform

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Top Alumni Management Software in 2025

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Marketing

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March 29, 2025

Compare the best alumni management platforms of 2025 for CRM sync, engagement, events, and fundraising to find the right fit for your institution.

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