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Tokens of Appreciation: To Give or Not to Give?

August 9, 2016by Michael Ellison 1 Comment

Does a thank you gift cause more harm than good? A recent study found that tokens of appreciation may actually dissuade future donations. So, what’s the best way to incorporate gifts in alumni giving?

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Alumni relations

The 5 Volunteer Opportunities that Alumni Really Want

June 9, 2016by Michael Ellison 1 Comment

Volunteerism unlocks engagement and participation from alumni of all ages. Here are five opportunities for alumni to give their time.

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Alumni relations

Using Email to Reach Alumni? Best Practices for Effective Outreach

March 14, 2016by Michael Ellison 1 Comment

Institutions have innumerable options for reaching alumni online, with social communities from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram and beyond offering quick-fire ways to transmit news and ideas. Despite this, every university and college continues to use the first (and in many ways, still primary) digital messaging tool–email–as a way to reach alumni.

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