University Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Introduction

University Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (formerly Advancement) advances the institution’s mission by building lifelong relationships and securing philanthropic support that fuels strategic priorities. Through coordinated fundraising efforts, alumni engagement, stewardship, and advancement operations, the division generates resources that enhance academic excellence, student success, and institutional sustainability.

What Blackbaud CRM Does

Blackbaud CRM is the organization’s system of record for:

  • Constituent and household data
  • Gifts and revenue tracking
  • Pledges and payment schedules
  • Campaigns and fundraising initiatives
  • Event participation
  • Engagement history and interactions
  • Prospect research and development tracking

BBCRM supports advancement, fundraising strategy, stewardship, financial reconciliation, and executive reporting.

Types of Requests We Complete

The Data Solutions Team provides:

Reporting & Data Extraction

  • Standard and ad hoc reports, custom SQL-based queries
  • Constituent lists and segmentation
  • Revenue and campaign summaries

Dashboards & Business Intelligence

  • Executive dashboards & department performance tracking
  • Fundraising & pipeline visualization
  • Power BI report development and maintenance

CRM Configuration & Data Management

  • Attribute and code table setup
  • Data imports and cleanup guidance
  • Business process configuration
  • Service pack testing and validation
  • Data integrity monitoring

Who We Serve

We support stakeholders across:

  • Development & Fundraising
  • Prospect Research
  • Stewardship & Donor Relations
  • PAE Leadership
  • Executive Leadership

Our work enables teams to operate efficiently, make informed decisions, and align strategy with measurable outcomes.