This session will delve into key areas of advancement to uncover effective strategies and valuable insights. The session will be structured around three core topics: Stewardship, Scholarships, and Annual Giving. Each segment will highlight successful practices and lessons learned from various initiatives, offering a comprehensive overview of what has proven effective at Northeast Community College. By examining examples and discussing strategic approaches, participants will gain actionable knowledge to enhance their own advancement efforts. This session promises to deliver a blend of practical tips and inspirational success stories, aimed at optimizing outcomes and fostering growth in advancement activities.

Does the number of scholarships you manage intimidate you? Are your scholarship processes stuck in the vicious cycle of swapping spreadsheets across campus? Then an online scholarship management system may be just what you are looking for. Emporia State University improved our scholarship utilization by 10% by using an online scholarship management system. In this session, we will discuss how an online scholarship management system can improve the efficiency of your scholarship awarding process. We will explore how these systems can merge the entire awarding process into one place. From student scholarship applications to thank you letters to the donors these systems will immensely improve your ability to manage your awarding process.