The pivot to virtual for signature events in a COVID world

Caitlin Lamont, Director, Strategic Events, University of Calgary Audrey Taylor-Bereznicki, Associate Director, Alumni Leadership Engagement & Recognition, University of Calgary PIVOT – a word that, for many of us, has been used more in 2020 than ever before. While the pandemic has changed the way that we work and live, it has also had an […]

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How can I help? Volunteer Management in an Alumni Relations shop

Patti Lauzon, Director, Alumni Relations, University of Windsor
Rob Janisse, Alumni Coordinator, Special Projects, University of Windsor

Launching, leveraging and loving volunteerism in your alumni relations department. Learn about the steps to take to ensure you develop a healthy, ethical volunteer program that your alumni, donors and community will want to be involved in and help promote. Grow your alumni engagement and connect prospects and donors to your institution.

Making Your Board Your Biggest Fundraising Ally

Alison Holt, Managing Director, Senior Consultant & Principal, Offord Group Cathy Yanosik, President, Foundation, Toronto French School Boards really make a difference to an organization’s ability to raise funds, engage donors and volunteers and raise sights. Learn how to make that case to board members, how to build a culture of philanthropy on the board […]

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Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation Thankathon: How to thank your donors for $300

Jon Bruhm, Donor Relation, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation On Valentine’s Day in 2019 & 2020, the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation held its Thankathon – a multi-pronged donor relations initiative intended to show some love to its donors. Find out how this small shop expressed gratitude to thousands of donors in just one day… without “thasking,” […]

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Students and Donors Benefit When Silos Disappear: How to break down barriers between the Student Financial Aid and Philanthropy functions at your institution

Kathryn Davidson, Philanthropy Director, Lakehead University Josh Levac, Associate Registrar, Student Awards and Financial Aid, Lakehead University Canadian post-secondary philanthropy departments play an important role in helping to fund many of the projects that their institutions undertake. One major component is the solicitation of funding from donors to help establish scholarships, bursaries and awards. In […]

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Neighbours Helping Neighbours – Strengthening Student, Alumni and Community Relations During a Pandemic

Janine Linthorne, Special Events Coordinator, St. Francis Xavier University Shanna Hopkins, Director of Alumni Affairs, St. Francis Xavier University In summer of 2021, StFX made the decision to have in person classes, resulting in community members becoming understandably nervous about the potential importation of COVID-19. The University needed to create a program to support students […]

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