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For schools and universities, knowing where your alumni, donors, and supporters work can be a game-changer. Employer data opens the door to matching gifts, volunteer grant opportunities, and tailored corporate engagement strategies. But acquiring accurate employment information isn’t always easy, especially when relying on incomplete donation forms or outdated records.

Classic school fundraisers, like bake sales and car washes, have historically worked well for schools like yours looking to raise much-needed funds. But these days, it takes a lot more to make your fundraiser stand out and attract the support your school needs. With shifts in technology, communication, and donor

Between promotional campaigns, invitations to local events, business offerings, and the wide range of other emails your school’s families get on a daily basis, your community members are bombarded with requests for their attention and support. This means that schools looking to promote their fundraisers online need creative, outside-the-box strategies for getting

When your school announces an upcoming fundraiser, does it feel like you’re speaking to an empty room? Are you actually drumming up excitement, or are your messages fading into the background? One of the major challenges of reaching out to your entire school community is finding ways to capture their

When you think of your school community, what comes to mind? Is it the students who come to learn each day? The hard-working teachers who support them? Or perhaps parents and guardians who participate in your PTA and ensure their children have everything they need to succeed? These groups make

It’s no secret that hiring is one of the most challenging aspects of growing a school. In fact, 86% of hiring managers say finding the talent they need is difficult. By prioritizing the development of a strong talent pool, you can simplify the hiring process, leading to more successful new

School and community sports teams alike often struggle to garner the funds they need to cover program costs. Even if your team seeks out grants or asks parents to pay fees, you may find yourself turning to fundraising to cover various costs. While fundraising campaigns do have benefits, like helping

It’s time for your school to plan its next fundraiser, and your team’s to-do list is beginning to grow. Between setting a budget and promoting your fundraising efforts, there’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Luckily, in today’s digital age, there are a variety of tools

School associations dedicate significant planning and resources to support educational excellence within their communities. Associations exist to serve their members, who are the top priority. Members rely on the association for support and resources, and associations rely on members for financial support. Ultimately, a thriving school association depends upon a

When brainstorming fundraising ideas for your school, you’re probably looking for creative activities that delight students and inspire their parents to give. From food fundraisers to mini carnivals to auctions, you’ve tried all kinds of engaging fundraising events in the past. However, after a while, you’ll need to seek out new ideas

Showing appreciation to your school or educational institution’s supporters helps you build a thriving community of alumni and donors. Thank you letters are a staple for showing appreciation, but expressing gratitude in new and creative ways makes your school stand out, leading to more lasting donor bonds. Your donor recognition strategy should consider who

The cardinal rule for promoting a fundraiser is to market in places where your supporters will see your message. After all, whether your school is hosting a golf tournament or a product fundraiser, the best marketing messages in the world are only effective if the right people see them! While every school’s

Booster clubs and PTAs are incredibly valuable to the schools they serve. Parents and other volunteers fundraise to fill in gaps in school funding, fueling your school’s sports teams, fine arts programs, and other extracurricular activities. This expands students’ opportunities and enriches their lives.  As a school leader or member

For college-bound high school students, choosing where to spend the next four years of your life might seem like an overwhelming decision. After all, college is a major investment of both money and time—and that investment already begins as you go through the application process. If you’re planning to pursue a degree