In 2017, UBC's Annual Giving team embarked on the task of overhauling our In Memoriam website. The site was first established in 2011, and comprises two platforms: Symphony, which hosted the site content, and Artez, which was used for donation functionality. After consultations with both internal stakeholders and people who had previously used or were currently using the site, it was determined that the site needed to be updated to one that better suited the needs of families, friends and donors. Additionally, steps needed to be taken to streamline internal processes related to site maintenance, stability, functionality and gift processing. In order to achieve this, UBC's Annual Giving team migrated the site to Wordpress and built a new donation form using Artez.
From the Judges' Report
This “In Memoriam” showcased an innovative solution to a common issue at most universities. Users have the ability to add their own personal memory to deceased alumni listings, and make gifts in honor of alumni. It is an aggregation of many memories that come from the university and loved ones. Impressive and worth taking a look!
