Alumni Access Blog | alumni benefits

Why Alumni Relations Has Grown Subordinate to Fundraising.

New data reveals evidence that alumni relations and engagement goals have become increasingly subordinated to the goals of development/fundraising.

34 Inexpensive Alumni Engagement Ideas

Here are 34 cost-effective ways to boost alumni engagement. Some cost nothing, some require minimal investment, but all can help you attract and engage more alumni.

How To Smother Alumni Engagement In 5 Easy Steps

The VAESE study shows 5 common practices smothering alumni engagement, such as over soliciting, ignoring disaffected alumni, ignoring data, no alumni benefits.

Post-Pandemic Alumni Relations: Using the 2020 VAESE Study to Prepare

What the VAESE study teaches us about alumni engagement post-COVID-19, and how best to identify the digital benefits and services your alumni want.

The Ultimate Collection of Statistics for Alumni Engagement, Giving and Membership

The latest alumni, advancement, membership and marketing statistics curated from around the web.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Alumni Relations: The VAESE Study Data

As alumni relations offices world-wide struggle for relevance, the 2020 VAESE alumni relations benchmarking study shows some interesting trends.

8 Things Your Mama Taught You About Alumni Engagement

When it comes to running an alumni engagement program, your Mama had it all figured out.

Stop Dissing Your Millennial Alumni

Are your Millennial alumni’s “sensitivities” or “preferences” fundamentally different from other alumni? Despite all you’ve read, the answer is NO!

20 Key Elements to an Effective Alumni Discount Program

Not all alumni discount programs can really attract and engage your alums like they promise. Here are 20 of the most important elements to look for in an effective (and compelling) discount program.

12 New Data Trends That Should Matter to Alumni Professionals (2nd in a series)

New data trends for alumni/advancement professionals that may change how you do your job in the coming months.

Data Trends That Should Matter to Alumni Professionals (1st in a series)

Our newly updated alumni, advancement, membership and marketing statistics page reveals six important trends alumni/advancement professionals should not ignore.

The Two Types of Alumni Loyalty, and How to Earn Them

Alumni loyalty can be either transactional or emotional. When alumni are loyal emotionally, they give and engage at higher rates. Here are three best practices to achieve more emotionally engaged alumni.