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 […]
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 […]
Using video announcements to boost survey results
Over the years, we’ve learned how important a video appeal is in successfully announcing a new Alumni Attitude Study project at a college or university. Leveraging the power of visual and auditory engagement to capture alumni’s attention helps encourage higher participation rates and foster a sense of community. Here’s a recent example from our partners […]
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 connection between advocacy and philanthropy
Email trivia question: What percentage of non-donor alumni that have either “never made a gift, and don’t plan to” or “have made a gift, but don’t plan to again” also told us they promote their alma mater “regularly” or “all the time”? Answer: 33% At PEG Ltd, our Alumni Attitude Study has highlighted findings around […]
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 […]
Video: 3 Primary Benefits of Alumni Surveys
VIDEO: Our Founder and Managing Consultant, Rob Shoss, shares the three primary benefits of investing in regular alumni surveys. Not only does crucial data on the perceptions of graduates become available, the process often brings the university community together in ways never imagined.