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Introducing Interactive Virtual Spaces
We’re excited to introduce Interactive Virtual Spaces, the latest innovation from SocialArchive! These immersive, digital experiences allow your alumni to explore iconic school spaces, revisit memories, and interact with your digital archives, no matter where they are in the world.
From preserving soon-to-be-renovated areas to showcasing your physical archives, Virtual Spaces offer a powerful way to bring your school’s legacy to life.
Heritage as a Fundraising Tool: How Your Archives Can Inspire Donations
By leveraging the emotional power of heritage, schools and universities can transform their archives into strategic fundraising assets.
In this article, we explore how storytelling, interactive archives, and thoughtful donor recognition can use your school’s heritage to foster alumni engagement and encourage donations. Whether it’s celebrating past achievements or showcasing the impact of philanthropy, your archives hold the key to building a legacy of giving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating the Twitter/X Exodus: Why Schools and Universities Need to Look Beyond Social Media Networks to Manage and Engage their Community.
In recent times, the social media landscape has witnessed a noticeable shift, particularly with Twitter (now known as ‘X’) experiencing a significant decline in its active user base.
For educational institutions that rely heavily on social media platforms to connect with their communities, this type of shift can pose a significant challenge.
In this article, we delve into the repercussions of the Twitter/X exodus on schools and universities and underscore the importance of your own platforms to manage and engage your communities.
Discovering the Importance of Identifying Alumni Champions: A Step-by-Step Guide.
In alumni relations, recognising and cultivating your champions is crucial. These individuals, through their passionate advocacy, enhance your institution's brand, foster stronger engagement within your alumni community, and create (and mobilise others) in fundraising opportunities. Identifying your champions involves several strategic methods…
Read on for our step-by-step guide!