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Introducing SocialArchive’s New Video Creation Tool
Discover SocialArchive’s new video creation tool, designed to transform video production into a quick, seamless experience. With just a few clicks, users can create custom videos from archival or current content, filtering by person, location, event or more.
Perfect for preserving historical moments, capturing present-day events, or creating marketing videos for schools, this feature simplifies video creation, making it accessible and engaging for all.
Webinar: Maximising your online community engagement
Reunions, meetings, and in person events all help to build fantastic community engagement, but how can you replicate that effect digitally?
In this session we will look at some top tips, alternative techniques, and real-world examples to help you foster new connections and strengthen existing ones online to build a more active and engaged digital community.
Interactive Archives: Turning Historical Records into a Digital Destination
When people think of school or university archives, they often picture dusty old bookshelves filled with aging photos, fading letters, and stacks of documents. While the traditional approach to archiving is about preservation and record-keeping, there’s a growing trend towards making archives interactive and engaging.
In this article we discuss how to transform them into dynamic digital spaces where alumni, students, and even the wider community can connect with your history in meaningful ways.
Why a Digital Archive is the Perfect Way to Commemorate Your Next School Anniversary
Do you have an important anniversary coming up? Discover why creating a digital archive is the perfect way to commemorate the occasion!
In this article, we explore how digital archives provide a modern, accessible, and engaging solution to preserve your school's legacy. By showcasing your history in an interactive and dynamic format, a digital archive not only honors the past but also connects your alumni, students, and staff—ensuring that your school's journey continues to inspire future generations.
Upcoming Webinars: October 2024
Are you aiming to reconnect with lost alumni or deepen relationships within your existing community?
Join us this month for an exclusive webinar where you'll discover how to supercharge your digital alumni engagement using the powerful pull of nostalgia.
Collaborative Archiving: Working with Alumni to Enrich School History
Preserving your institution's history is about more than maintaining records—it's about fostering connections across generations. Collaborative archiving, involving alumni in the preservation process, enriches archives with diverse perspectives and unique contributions. By inviting alumni to share photos, stories, and memorabilia, schools can build a more vibrant historical record while strengthening alumni engagement. Discover how this approach can transform your school’s history and future.
Kicking Off the Academic Year: Your Essential Alumni Engagement Guide
As the new academic year begins, it's crucial to lay the foundation for a successful year of alumni engagement. This article is a must-read for anyone looking to reconnect with alumni, especially recent graduates, and lay the groundwork for meaningful interactions.
From setting clear objectives to leveraging technology and planning impactful events, this guide offers practical strategies to enhance your engagement efforts throughout the year.
Upcoming Webinars: September 2024
As the new academic year begins, we’re excited to offer a series of webinars designed to enhance your alumni engagement strategies.
Our first webinar (available across two dates) covers everything you need to know to boost alumni involvement in the coming year. Additionally, our second webinar will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your own digital school archive.
Explore our September webinar lineup to learn more!
Leveraging Your Archives for Planning Unforgettable Alumni Reunions
Looking to plan an unforgettable alumni reunion event? This article discusses how to leverage your archives to enhance your alumni events. From personalised messaging, to creating immersive experiences, you can add authenticity and encourage engagement, making your next alumni reunion more memorable and meaningful.
Upcoming Webinars: August 2024
Welcome to our August webinars! This month, we are excited to present two enriching sessions designed to deepen your understanding of the powerful connections forged through shared history. Discover how these collective experiences can drive development and learn innovative strategies to reconnect with lost alumni, fostering a stronger, more engaged community.
Launching your new university or school digital archive
Read our comprehensive guide to successfully launching a digital archive for your school or university, emphasising strategies to promote engagement and community building.
Creating Impactful Alumni Stories: A Guide to Compelling Content
Discover how to craft compelling alumni stories that celebrate achievements, inspire current students, and showcase your institution's impact.
Our guide offers strategic insights to create authentic and engaging content that resonates with your entire community.
Upcoming Webinars: July 2024
Welcome to our July webinars! Join us for two insightful sessions to explore the profound impact of collective experiences, and how the past can empower you to build and strengthen relationships with your alumni community.
How to Turn Your School or University Archives into a Dynamic Social Experience
Discover how to transform your school or university archives into engaging social experiences. Our latest article explores digitisation, compelling content curation, and how to leverage technology to unlock the full potential of your institution’s history.
The Power of Facial Recognition in School Archives
In the evolving landscape of alumni engagement, institutions are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to deepen connections with their past students, teachers, and their wider community. One often-overlooked tool in achieving this is the integration of facial recognition features within your school digital archives.
Discover how this technology can revolutionise alumni engagement - making it wasier than ever to reconnect with past students and strengthen community bonds.
Upcoming Webinars: June 2024
Join us for our June webinars! This June, we're diving into the theme of 'lost alumni'—the valuable members of your community you may have lost contact with. Discover innovative strategies to extend your digital outreach, reconnect with these alumni, and strengthen bonds with those who can't always participate in person.
Moving Goal Posts: What the Recent LinkedIn Changes Mean for Your School or University
Recently LinkedIn made an update as to the way URLs/links are displayed on the platform. We discuss what this means for your school or university - and your digial strategy moving forward.
Maximising Engagement on Your Alumni Community Platform: Strategies Beyond Sign-Ups
You launched your alumni community platform with a bang, gaining hundreds of sign-ups in no time. But now, activity has dropped, and sign-ups are dwindling.
😕 Familiar story?
Discover how to reignite engagement and keep your alumni coming back in our latest article.
Upcoming Webinars: May 2024
Welcome to our May webinars! This month, join us as we delve into the untapped potential of your institution's history and discover how to harness the power of shared memories to drive advancement.
Is it even worth posting to social media anymore?
Social media has transformed the way institutions connect with audiences globally. Yet, as schools, colleges, and universities aim to nurture their alumni relationships, is relying on these platforms still the best approach?
Discover the vast potential and pitfalls of social media for alumni engagement in our latest article.