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 […]
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 […]
How we ensure the success of our partners

At PEG Ltd., we recognize that just as health and wellness are crucial for maintaining personal well-being, conducting a regular Alumni Attitude Study every 3-4 years and regular Pulse surveys in between are vital for educational institutions. These studies provide essential insights, enabling our partner institutions to make data-driven decisions that foster stronger relationships and […]
The importance of benchmarking for alumni teams

In the competitive landscape of higher education, colleges and universities are working to enhance alumni engagement strategies to grow a robust, supportive community that contributes financially and advocates for the institution. One practical approach to achieving this goal is benchmarking against peer institutions and year-over-year progress. Benchmarking Against Peer Institutions with PEG Ltd.’s Alumni Attitude […]
What alumni value most

Over the last 20 years, our team at PEG Ltd. has surveyed thousands of alumni, and a consistent theme has emerged. Time and again, alumni across life stages and demographics have expressed a strong desire to see the value of their degrees increase over time. We call this “equity of degree.” Alumni want to know […]
Understanding alumni giving patters across career stages

Over years of surveying alumni at PEG Ltd., we’ve gained valuable insights into their giving inclinations. Patterns reveal the relationship between career stage and philanthropic behavior, offering intriguing insights into professionals’ likelihood of delivering at different career points. Retirement-age and late-career professionals who have yet to contribute to their alma mater fundraising are less likely […]
The Post-College Reality: How Young Alumni Really Feel About Their College Experience

Over the last twenty years, through the Alumni Attitude Study, the team at PEG. Ltd has collected insightful data on alumni perceptions. Recent surveys have uncovered a noteworthy trend among college graduates: individuals in their early and mid-stages of their careers tend to express less satisfaction with their decision to attend their alma mater than those […]
How career stages impact alumni perception

Have you ever wondered what factors influence an alum’s perception of their alma mater? The team at PEG Ltd. has surveyed hundreds of thousands of alumni over the last 20 years. The survey results shed light on this question, revealing fascinating insights into alumni sentiments across different stages of life and career. Degree Equity: The […]