The judges felt that George Mason University's submission has a comprehensive approach to the project creation and implementation, including a robust plan for training and socialization. These are essential components for a function that is new and establishing itself within an organization. The committee was impressed with the well thought-out communications plan that met users "where they are." The committee found all of this is to be critical for culture change.
Finalists
Bryant University, District I - Integrating new parents of freshmen and transfer students into the advancement database, enabling strategic applications
The University of British Columbia, District VIII - Business Glossary and "How to DAE"
University of California, Davis, District VII - The Annual Fund Toolkit at UC Davis: The Appeal of a "Fewer, Many, More" Approach to Applications Programming
Virginia Commonwealth University, District III - Build a better dashboard: Prospect development and information services partner to create user-friendly fundraiser tool
