From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support
When you hear the name of your alma mater, what feelings bubble up? What keeps you engaged? In our family, my husband, daughter, [...]
How Higher Education Institutions Can Thrive Amid Uncertainty
Higher education has always evolved, but the pace and pressure of change today feel fundamentally different. Colleges and universities are [...]
Part 1: Closing the Social Capital Gap in Higher Ed
What the Research Says About Mentorship, Student Success, and Alumni Engagement Across higher education, institutions are investing heavily in scholarships, [...]
Fundraising for Education: Key Trends Shaping K–12 and Higher Ed
The Blackbaud Institute surveyed higher education and K–12 professionals twice in 2025 to gain insight into their fundraising performance, enrollment [...]
Why You Should Share Your Voice at Blackbaud’s 2026 K–12 User Conference
July 15–17, 2026 | Boston Marriott Copley Place Are you ready to inspire, connect, and lead? The Blackbaud K–12 User [...]
Admissions & Marketing: Building Relationships Across Your School
Strong schools don’t just succeed with a snap of your fingers. They succeed because relationships across every corner of the [...]
From Stock Picks to School Budgets: My Deep Dive into Educational Finance
I’ll be honest—I’ve always been a bit of a finance nerd. While other people were checking social media over their [...]
Private School Admissions: Breaking Down the Data
The private school admissions process is increasingly competitive, requiring smarter strategies and more innovative tools. Whether yours is a small [...]
5 Strategies to Strengthen Your Scholarship Process
Is your scholarship process outdated, difficult for students to navigate, and a challenge for you to manage? These are common [...]
Top 5 Ways Your LMS Can Save Teachers Time
School’s out for summer! Now is the time for educators everywhere to take a well-deserved break. The question is: what [...]
