AlumGrow Consultancy Insights June 2024
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With a brand-new financial year nearly upon us, at AlumGrow, we're revving up the fundraising engines this month!
In our latest blog article, 'Fundraising Strategies: Bold Moves for a New Financial Year,' we're making two daring predictions that promise to shake up your fundraising game for the next 12 months. Dive in and discover the future of fundraising - check it out below!
This month, we're also challenging fundraisers to rethink your donor stewardship with personalised surveys.
Is your education institution lifting tuition fees in 2025? We're here to help you navigate potential challenges with some essential strategies for engaging parents and guardians during what is often a stressful issue for all concerned.
Also, discover more about our AlumGrow Academy Short Courses, designed for your professional development, and explore our flagship DevelopmentPro Growth Framework program - your key to unlocking sustainable institutional success through advancement.
Remember too, if you need help with your advancement program, I'm only a quick Zoom call away!
Have a wonderful June and I hope you enjoy your AlumGrow Insights.
Alastair Lee - Director & Founder
Latest Article
Fundraising Strategies: Bold Moves for a New Financial Year
What’s on the horizon for the fundraising profession in the new financial year? In our latest article, we dive deep and make two bold predictions that could reshape your fundraising strategies for the next 12 months!
June Advancement Challenge: Double Down on Donor Stewardship Efforts With Donor Surveys
Challenge: Personalise your donor stewardship more by conducting regular donor surveys. Send out a short, targeted survey to donors annually to gather insights into their philanthropic interests, communication preferences, and motivations for giving. Use this information to tailor your outreach efforts to better resonate with each donor's unique interests.
Bonus Tip: Make this a yearly to-do task with your alumni or members too!
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Enrol now and seize the opportunity to enhance your skills!
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Client Feedback
At AlumGrow, we love getting feedback from happy clients and here is some more we would like to share from Oakleigh Grammar in Melbourne.
"AlumGrow has been an invaluable resource for us. Alastair Lee is a font of knowledge, providing mentoring sessions for key staff members. He has continually demonstrated generosity in sharing information, and providing support and feedback. Alastair has been an excellent sounding board, not to mention a great ally and side line cheerleader."
Nadia Feletti - Marketing Manager Oakleigh Grammar, Melbourne Australia
Navigating School Fee Increases: Strategies for Engaging Parents
Is your school currently considering tuition fee hikes in 2025? Worried about navigating potential community backlash? Discover essential strategies for engaging parents in the process in this article to ensure smooth communication and avoid strained relationships.
Ask Alastair
Q: I noticed Alastair that you talked about the concept of gamification when it comes to alumni engagement in a recent article. Got any tips for how this could be applied to an open day marketing strategy? S.W - New Zealand
AL: Steve, thanks for reading the article - this is a great question! Gamification can certainly be used to attract and engage prospective students by incorporating game-like elements into your recruitment process. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Want your question answered in our next issue? Email Alastair today here.
Advancement Resources to Check Out in June
We love the Elite By Choice weekly Mindset Newsletter, y talented US founder, expert psychology coach, and speaker, Lauren Johnson. This newsletter and company helps individuals become elite decision-makers and excel in their personal and professional lives. Check it out here.
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Ready to take the first step toward your advancement goals? Schedule a complimentary initial consultation with Alastair today.
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