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by Edwin Hammond
Zooming Like A Boss
If you had asked me 6 months ago about Zoom, I would’ve responded with “Huh? What’s that?” These days, Zoom is a huge part of our new normal – a way for us to be virtually face to face. It’s like we all get to be on a little Brady…
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by Clarke Schwabe
Home office improvements for the Bulldog on a budget
Remote work is going to be part of our day-to-day indefinitely, but fret not: there are lots of ways to improve your home office without breaking the bank!
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by Caitlyn Richtman
Why a Social Media Calendar is so Important in Marketing
The UGA Alumni Association has a social presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram that we post on daily. This will come to no surprise to anyone who has ever worked in social media, but it can be really hard to keep all your posts in order…
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by Loran Posey
DAR Staff Perspectives on Working From Home
Sixty-two DAR employees responded to a survey asking about their experiences teleworking. The results speak to varied DAR perspectives on the pros and cons.
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by Tyler Daniels
When Our Values Matter Most
I’ve been thinking a lot about our new alumni. A new breed of Bulldogs ready to take the field–a field of incredible uncertainty. We’re all feeling the weight of this tumultuous season, and our newest graduates especially are facing more…
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by Michelle Versfeld
Collaboration Spotlight: Ask Me Anything
Alumni Relations, Business Engagement, Communications, Foundation Relations, Regional Development, UGA Foundation
The successful Ask Me Anything series is an example of the innovative collaboration that happens between DAR units even in challenging times.
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by Amanda Qubty
Establishing Visual Hierarchy
Everything is a bit different these days, and we’re all finding ways to navigate a world that includes significantly more digital communication than before. Consider these principles of visual hierarchy before sending your next fundraising…
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by Leah Hansen
Show your Bulldog Spirit while WFH with themed Zoom Backgrounds
Let's face it. Not all of us are blessed with swanky home offices that we are happy to show off on Zoom calls. However, with Zoom, you can swap your "home office" (whatever that view may be) for a customized virtual background. For the UGA alumni…
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by Emily Munnell
Fellow DAR Colleagues Survival Tips for Working Remotely
Everyone’s challenges are a bit different and everyone approaches things in their own way, and that’s okay. But we can also learn from each other. You never know who out there needs to hear the advice you have to offer or will be comforted…
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by Melissa Lee
Building Trust Through Transparency
The field of donor relations and stewardship is relatively new. The practice has been occurring alongside fundraising in its entirety, but organizations didn’t see its success until they entered their second—or even third—round of campaigns. Often,…