Colleges and universities interested in ramping up their fundraising targets must update their strategies to meet pace with a digitized age, according to a report from Salesforce.
In the 2022-23 academic year, around 30% of these schools' alumni donated, compared to the 8% national average, according to data collected by U.S. News & World Report.
According to a 2020 alumni engagement survey, 62% of institutional stakeholders report that their top priority is to increase the number of engaged alumni. Here are several ways active alumni can boost an institution's overall success.
Recognizing that alumni are not mere one-time customers, but ongoing beneficiaries in need of support long after the first graduation holds the potential to transform both the higher education and workforce landscapes.
Americans’ loss of faith in higher ed doesn't affect your alumni’s support of you. Institution-specific loyalty is great news for development offices and higher ed in general.
In three short months, New College of Florida installed six new trustees, ousted its president, abolished its Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence, and is now removing any trace of Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez, the school's top DEI officer.
Students, families and alumni say their satisfaction in higher education has risen. However, institutions should prioritize listening and acting on feedback.
