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Explore articles on industry trends, best practices, and real-world strategies—written and curated by educational fundraisers for educational fundraisers.

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How to Assemble Your Giving Day Team

Building the right team for your Giving Day is vital to the day’s fundraising success. Learn what to consider when assembling a giving day team.
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What Drives Young Alumni to Give

Engage and inspire Generation Z with effective fundraising campaigns. Learn strategies to craft messaging that cuts through the noise and inspires young alumni to become donors. Download our eBook for more actionable tips on capturing their attention and driving donations.
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Volunteer Engagement Strategies

Bates College is ranked one of the top 10 liberal arts schools for alumni participation. Members of the college’s advancement team recently shared their tips for recruiting and mobilizing a highly engaged volunteer alumni network. Learn from the pros.
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Fundraising Text Message Examples

Texting is easy to personalize, segment, and scale—and surprisingly cost-effective, too. Plus, the open and read rates blow other channels out of the water. Explore these fundraising best practices.
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Tips for Planning a Successful Fundraising Event

Fundraising events are a powerful way to engage constituents, but proper execution requires thoughtful planning and the right tools. Discover how to make your next fundraising event a success.
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Effective Donor Retention Strategies

The longer you retain a donor, the more opportunities you have to engage them on a deeper level and convert them into a lifelong supporter. Discover four ways to fundraise with a focus on retention.