storytime PITT SENIOR WONDERING HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED PAST GRADUATION By MAX LEISTEN Sometimes our artificial intelligence technology makes matches between alumni and students that border on magic (in fact that’s how customers often describe it). The below is a…
storytime EMORY GRADUATE NURSING STUDENT PONDERING RESEARCH By MAX LEISTEN Everyone needs help, big or small. You may seem like you’ve got it all figured out, but few of us do (I don’t include myself in that exclusive group …). …
product Donor Experience Alert Help gift officers build and grow donor relationships by alerting them when a prospect had a meaningful impact experience. By MAX LEISTEN The importance of meaningful experiences on the donor journey is undisputed. Engaged donors are…
storytime NC STATE UNIVERSITY ALUM HELPS STUDENT NAVIGATE CO-OP By MAX LEISTEN Sunday marks the UN International Day of Happiness which should also be celebrated every day by alumni teams. Most future and current donors want to first make an…
Why networking platforms are plateauing (2 of 5) Your alumni are too busy By MAX LEISTEN In the first post of my “your networking platform is not dead, but it’s not alive either” series, I reviewed that alumni already have…
practitioner perspective Claudia Attarian Duke University By RYAN CATHERWOOD Last month Protopia’s Ryan Catherwood interviewed Claudia Attarian, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Visitor Services at the Duke Alumni Association. In her role, Claudia works the front lines of engagement…
product Affinity Matching Create more inclusive communities of belonging by connecting alumni and students based on interests and background By MAX LEISTEN Many institutions are laser-focused on affinity communities (such as student groups, varsity sports, or regional chapters) because it’s…
Why your alumni won’t engage (1 of 5) Your alumni already have too many apps By MAX LEISTEN We’re drowning in apps. Microsoft offers over 35 million apps through its online store, Google about 3.5 million, and Apple about 2.2…
storytime CSU NORTHRIDGE ALUM AND THEIR MARKET TRADING EXPERIENCE By MAX LEISTEN Not every need (question) we get from alumni and students is about career success (many are). Here’s a great example of seeking mentorship on a passion: options trading. …
storytime WISH THIS OHIO UNIVERSITY ALUM HAD TALKED TO ME By MAX LEISTEN Every time a business student asks me what career she should pursue, I answer “start with sales.” There are few skills so universally valuable as selling (and…
