“The only thing that is constant in this world is change.” That old saying has always been true, but the rate of change that we are experiencing today is truly unprecedented. In the digital world, the tools that are available to reach our audiences seem...
During my nearly 30 years in higher ed marketing, fundraising appeal letters have been the bedrock of alumni and donor development. They’re especially relevant as we inch closer to the end of 2023. That’s because about 30% of nonprofit donations happen during...
The concept of landing pages seems pretty simple, but misconceptions abound about what they are exactly and how they’re supposed to work. I find this a lot in education marketing. We all agree on the basics. A landing page is essentially a web page where visitors...
When it comes to your next higher ed capital campaign, failure isn’t an option. Goals and timelines are set, procedures are followed. When goals aren’t met, campaigns extend. They evolve. But publicly, capital campaigns in higher ed never “fail,” because they can’t be...
For many higher ed institutions, college homecoming is the flagship of their event marketing. To get the greatest marketing results out of your homecoming event, you’ve got to get it right. In fact, I believe homecomings can be the biggest opportunity for building...
Even at a small college, the risk of becoming siloed is high. It’s crucial to emphasize clarity of vision so that all the teams can produce successful strategies to retain students. Keeping everyone on message is a big challenge for higher ed marketing teams. It may...
