Comments on: Friendraise before you Fundraise

By: alison

alison — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:47:20 +0000

I totally agree. And I think in some ways this could apply to recruiting students too. We’re planning to have our Bachelor of Arts program sponsor some stuff at local highschools . . . maybe a field trip, or new equipment for a classroom or whatever. Then when we come out and try to convince students to do their B.A. here, they’ll know who we are and feel like we have a relationship, perhaps.

By: Jeremy Wilburn

Jeremy Wilburn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:31:54 +0000

You’re absolutely right! A little thought, but surprisingly not always thought of. I’m amazed at how people can just ask complete strangers to borrow something. And Alumni and Development Offices should know better than that. Like you said, even a simple thank you (or follow back on Twitter) is enough sometimes for some people. Of course you don’t just want to stop there, but rather develop a deeper relationship than that. Great post!

By: Michael Kaltenmark

Michael Kaltenmark — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:40:54 +0000

Note to self: Send Brad and Jen a thank you note for attending the basketball game on Friday. Then Twitter Brad a solicitation for a gift to Butler.

Seriously, good little piece here, Brad. This is the way us development types in higher ed need to think with regard to some of our current students and young alumni. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done.

Knowledge is key. Teaching my colleagues about Twitter, Facebook, and other social web entities will be paramount. This stuff isn’t going away, so let’s find out everything we can about it, embrace it and make it work.

Each person has a perferred method. I respect that. Face to face, mailbox, phone, email, Twitter, Facebook, etc. It’s all fair game.

I say, let’s not let the medium limit our ability to form relationships. Just because we don’t know about it isn’t good enough anymore, unless you want to get passed by.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Who would have the nerve to ask you for money on twitter for a Polar Plunge? (please click on “Todd” to find out)

By: Michael Staton

Michael Staton — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:18:14 +0000

I haven’t seen anyone pull of social fundraising apps. I run into the causes guys a lot around here, and they have a good app but I haven’t seen it make the kind of impact that it could.

I think we’re thinking along the lines of distributed viral potlucks with micro-donations and streaming pictures…. tough nut to crack though.

any ideas?