“Are we really doing well compared to our peers and industry benchmarks?” is a question that keeps many advancement professionals guessing. In an industry where performance can be highly variable and context-specific, having a benchmark to compare your performance to industry standards isn't just useful—it's essential.

Understanding where you stand relative to similar institutions can provide crucial insights and drive strategic improvements. That's why we've updated and revised our program reports, designed to give you a clear, actionable picture of your program's effectiveness and your standing in the broader landscape.

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Benchmark your progress with peer institutions for continuous improvement

These monthly reports go beyond simple round-offs of your community engagement. Leveraging AI-driven engagement data from peer institutions, we add peer comparisons to these reports, letting you see how your engagement strategies stack up against those of institutions facing similar challenges and opportunities. This helps you better understand your program's position within the broader landscape. These comparative insights are based on two key factors:

• Institution Type: Whether you’re a large state university, a focused college, or a nurturing high school, we tailor reports to include industry benchmarks relevant to your specific educational sector.
• Contactable Record Size: Do you have a unique number of contactable alumni who don't neatly fit into a pre-defined category? You'll receive reports on your program's performance from the previous month, ensuring data-driven decisions specific to your alumni base

Monthly ROI snapshots of your digital engagement programs delivered to your inbox

The new program reports, delivered straight to your inbox each month, will provide insights into your program performance and a clear comparison of overall engagement activity against the previous month. This means you can see precisely what's resonating with your alumni and what areas might need fine-tuning—all within a single, easy-to-digest format.

These fine-tuned reports provide detailed performance insights for individual programs, helping you tailor your approach to various alumni groups and segment your strategy more effectively.

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Scale community engagement with smart, automated tools

To ensure you're continually improving engagement, our platform also supports several automation tools. These tools can help you maintain consistent communication across directories, networking, recommendations, and email newsletters, making it easier to reach and engage your audience effectively. With these insights and tools at your disposal, you not only keep pace with your peers but also set the standard in scaling alumni engagement.

The new updates on program reports are available starting this month

If you’re an Almabase customer, you will receive these reports at the start of every month now!