Building a Stronger Young Alumni Community: The Role of Networking and Alumni Events
Engaging the Next Generation: Understanding Young Alumni Trends- Part 4 Based on survey findings from over 30,000 young alumni who graduated over the last 10 years (from 2014 to 2024), recent graduates express a strong desire for community and networking opportunities. This demographic is eager to connect with peers and engage with their alma mater […]
The Future of Giving: Encouraging Young Alumni to Support Their Alma Mater
Engaging the Next Generation: Understanding Young Alumni Trends- Part 6 Encouraging young alumni to support their alma mater is crucial for building a strong, lifelong relationship. However, young alumni face unique financial challenges, such as college debt and career changes, which impact their willingness to donate. The Alumni Attitude Study provides valuable insights into these […]
Personalization Matters: Tailoring to Young Alumni Experiences
Engaging the Next Generation: Understanding Young Alumni Trends- Part 3 Personalization is key to effective alumni engagement. Young alumni, in particular, have unique experiences and connections that shape their relationship with their alma mater. By understanding these nuances, universities can tailor their engagement strategies to resonate more deeply with this critical demographic. Increased Affinity for […]
Unlocking Young Alumni Engagement: Insights from the Alumni Attitude Study
Engaging the Next Generation: Understanding Young Alumni Trends- Part 1 In today’s dynamic higher education landscape, engaging young alumni is crucial for building a strong, lifelong connection between graduates and their alma mater. The Alumni Attitude Study has played a pivotal role in understanding the trends and attitudes of young alumni by creating a comprehensive young […]
Data-Driven Strategies: Leveraging Alumni Insights for Campaign Success
In an era where nearly every university is mid-campaign or planning one, alumni surveys—like the Alumni Attitude Study—emerge as a game-changer. These tools don’t just measure sentiment; they strategically align campaigns with alumni priorities, ensuring efforts resonate deeply and drive results. Why Alumni Surveys Matter for Campaigns Campaigns thrive when they unite stakeholders around a shared […]
Networking That Lasts: How Professional & Career-Related Student Groups Fuel Alumni Loyalty
When alumni reflect on their college experiences through our Alumni Attitude Study, one theme consistently emerges: professional and career-related student groups are among the most impactful and memorable aspects of their time in school. These groups—think student-run business clubs, professional fraternities, or industry-specific organizations—shape alumni’s skills, networks, and lifelong connections. By understanding why these experiences […]
Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: Engaging Young Alumni
In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, understanding and effectively engaging young alumni has become more crucial than ever. To help others better understand this cohort, we looked at how over 100,000 young alumni (those who graduated in the last 10 years) responded to our surveys over the last five years. These alumni come from […]
Navigating Alumni Engagement in an Era of Changing Perceptions
Recent findings from a USA Today and Public Agenda poll have revealed shifting attitudes towards higher education that could significantly impact alumni engagement strategies. Since 2001, PEG has surveyed over 1 million alumni from over 300 universities and colleges in the United States and Canada. The responses from those projects shed some interesting insights on […]
Alumni loyalty: Does it change over time?
At PEG Ltd., we’ve had the pleasure of surveying thousands of alums representing hundreds of institutions, and boy, have we learned a thing or two! Over time, we’ve discovered that loyalty to the university isn’t static; it’s like a living, breathing organism that shifts and changes as people journey through life. We thought we’d take […]
From Bleachers to Boardrooms: How College Sports Shape Lifelong Alumni Connections
Email Trivia Question: What percentage of alumni responded that they are “loyal” to “very loyal” to their alma mater’s athletics program? Answer: 51.4% At PEG Ltd., we’re constantly striving to understand the dynamics of alumni relationships with their alma maters. Our data on athletics and alumni engagement has revealed some fascinating insights that could reshape […]