Strategic Approaches to Boost Alumni Engagement Using Preparedness for Life Data
Trivia Answer: True! Alumni who report that their collegiate experience strongly prepared them for their life are more than twice as likely to donate and three times as likely to participate in mentoring or professional networking events than those who report feeling unprepared. The connection between alumni’s level of preparedness for life and engagement opens […]
Preparedness for Life: The Leading Indicator for Lifelong Alumni Engagement
In the world of alumni relations, engagement is the lifeblood of sustaining connections, financial support, and community vitality. Yet, what factors drive alumni to remain active and committed over decades? New research by the Alumni Attitude Study identifies a fundamental element that shapes enduring alumni engagement: alumni perception of their preparedness for life. This blog […]
Why Now Is the Moment to Engage Alumni: Navigating Higher Education’s Stormy Seas
Higher education is navigating unprecedented challenges: shrinking endowments, political scrutiny, declining public trust, and generational shifts in alumni expectations. In this turbulent climate, alumni engagement isn’t just a nicety: it’s a lifeline. While financial pressures might tempt institutions to cut back, the data* reveals that now is precisely the time to invest in alumni relationships. […]
The Powerful Connection Between Advocacy and Philanthropy
At PEG Ltd., our Alumni Attitude Study continues to illuminate the critical relationship between alumni advocacy and philanthropic support. Recent survey findings make it clear: alumni who actively promote their alma mater are much more likely to be current or future donors, compared to their less vocal peers. Advocacy Drives Philanthropy Alumni who consistently champion […]