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?? #MarchMadness is here, and we're lacing up to cheer on all the EverTrue customers whose men's and women's basketball teams are in the tournament! From Purdue University and University of Florida to The University of Kansas, University of Memphis, and Oklahoma State University, these institutions aren't just making moves on the court—they're also running elite fundraising plays. And because we can't resist a good (or at least, an attempted) basketball analogy… The University of Memphis took a full-court press approach with Signal by EverTrue, transforming their donor outreach game and building a more connected strategy. Catch the play-by-play of their success here: https://lnkd.in/gkX3HVJc We'll stop with the basketball puns now (probably), but we will keep cheering these teams on in the tournament and beyond! After all, when it comes to fundraising, they're truly in a league of their own...

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation is proving that a metrics-driven approach + the right technology = record-breaking results. ?? With Signal, their team has: ? Increased meetings by 50% ? Grown leadership annual giving by 21% ? Streamlined outreach with cadence-based fundraising By embracing data-driven strategy, expanding their frontline fundraising team, and using tools like automated trip planning and AI-powered insights, Mike Hoffman and his team are on track for their first-ever $100 million+ year in FY25. Read the story to see how USNAF is transforming its fundraising approach: https://lnkd.in/g6Ji3C5J

?? AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to supercharge your work. In this episode of EverTruths, Keith Maneri shares how fundraisers can use AI to save time, work smarter, and stay ahead. From drafting outreach in seconds to managing donor interactions more efficiently, these simple AI-powered strategies will change the way you work. ?? Watch now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTCkus3X

In celebration of Women's History Month, we're thrilled to announce that two superstar women from Evertrue, Amy Panza and Naila Zaman, have been selected to represent EverTrue in this year’s Emerging Leaders Program! ?? This prestigious program, offered annually by our investors, is designed to help rising leaders broaden their perspective on scaling a software business, gain exposure to executive talent across the portfolio, and develop key leadership skills through expert-led training. Throughout the program, Amy and Naila will have the opportunity to: ? Build connections with investors, executives, and peers across the portfolio ? Gain insights into different software functions and best practices ? Work on an individual project that will apply their learnings in a meaningful way We couldn’t be more excited for them to embark on this journey and can’t wait to see how they bring their experiences back to EverTrue! Join us in congratulating Amy and Naila on this incredible achievement! #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergingLeaders #EverTrue #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment

Join us next Tuesday, Feb 25 at 2 pm ET to learn more about the USNA Foundation's fundraising strategies! Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/gZg73N2U

Are your donors waiting too long to hear from you? In our latest blog, Lauren Daley from the Pledgemine team chats with Emerson C. from Boston University about how they transformed their gift acknowledgments—going from weeks of stuffing envelopes to sending personalized thank-you's in minutes. The result? Faster stewardship, stronger connections, and more opportunities to engage donors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGbyPAWG

The University of Memphis is proving that when fundraisers have the right tools, big results follow. ?? With Signal, their team has: ? Doubled the number of visits ? Qualified 22% more prospects ? Streamlined outreach with a structured cadence By taking a data-driven approach, fundraisers are spending time on the right prospects and seeing record-high engagement! Read more about how they’re using Signal to work smarter, close more gifts, and transform their fundraising strategy: https://lnkd.in/gkX3HVJc

?? Happy Valentine’s Day! ?? In honor of today, we’re sharing ideas on how you can use alumni love stories to deepen engagement. From social media campaigns to personalized videos, here are six ways to source and celebrate campus-made connections! ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g9qeDyfE

If keeping donors engaged all year feels like a tough trail to ride, don’t worry, partner—ThankView is here to help! ?? ???In our premiere episode of EverTruths, Ryan Webb takes you through Your Year of ThankView, the ultimate guide to creating meaningful, timely donor touchpoints. From East Carolina University’s New Year’s thank-you messages and Texas Tech University's heartfelt Valentine’s Day videos to Boston University’s Giving Day prep, you’ll see real examples of how institutions are using video to spark engagement and build lasting donor relationships. ?? And, for more ideas on how to leverage ThankView all year long, check out the full resource here: https://lnkd.in/g8dwjUp3

SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming webinar with the US Naval Academy Foundation on Feb 25! Join Mike Hoffman and Brent Grinna for a data-driven look at how the US Naval Academy Foundation is on track for its first-ever $100MM+ year. Learn how they increased donor engagement, rebalanced pipelines, and boosted major gift prospects—plus, get key takeaways from EverTrue’s latest research. Register now! https://lnkd.in/g_tfwSQi