5F | Three Ways to Make Scholarship Donors Happy

Wednesday, Sept. 27
10:30 - 11:30 AM

Sector
Private College/University, Public College/University, Foundation

Experience Level
Newcomer (0 - 3 years),
Early-career (4 - 7 years),
Mid-career (8 - 12 years)

Shop Size
Suitable for any size shop

Category
Recognition

In this session, we will explore three ways you can strengthen communications with scholarship donors. We will start by looking at how you can promote scholarships on your campus or in your community. You will even receive a free copy of our promoting scholarships toolkit, which shares ideas from over 20 colleges, universities, and foundations. Next, we will discuss how to maintain an open line of communication with donors to ensure their scholarship dollars are used in the way that aligns with their donor agreement. Then we will discuss processes and procedures of collecting quality thank-you letters from scholarship recipients and delivering them to donors. Throughout the presentation we will review data to show exactly what colleges, universities, and foundations are doing throughout their scholarship process and how you can learn from the creative ideas of your peers. 

Brooke Grimes

Brooke Grimes began her career in the nonprofit and higher education technology world in 2012, and has a strong passion for using technology to power social good. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing for AcademicWorks, the Scholarship Management, and Donor Reporting Platform. Brooke has spoken at conferences including the National Scholarship Providers Association, the Grant Professionals Association, and the National Grants Management Association. Outside of the office Brooke is a member of the Junior League of Austin and supports the nonprofit community in her hometown of Austin, Texas.