Texting 101, Chapter 1 - The Basics
by Jill Bateman

Texting 101: The Basics

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You receive texts and feel proficient in sending and answering messages, right? So why should you learn more about how to incorporate texting into an overall communication strategy for the University of Georgia? Well, because there’s more…
The Road to Athen Challenge
by Sarah Sonenberg

The Road to Athens Challenge: Incentivizing Philanthropy

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When we equip and motivate our alumni chapter volunteers to fundraise, they raise the profile of philanthropic action among Bulldogs. The Road to Athens Challenge is a campaign designed to create this change through a strategic, philanthropy-focused…
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by Gabby Brickner

3 Remedies for Workplace Anxiety

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Believe it or not, simply writing this blog induces feelings of anxiety within me. I was never really the writing type growing up. In fact, I can vividly remember the essay assignments that caused many restless and panicked nights throughout…
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by Emily Ann Munnell

Avoid Common Grammar Errors

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Even the most brilliant minds will sometimes make silly errors when writing. These mistakes can undermine the credibility of all their communications. Business Insider ranked the top 10 grammar mistakes people make.  Extra spaces In the article,…
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by Patrick Knowles

Tips on Identifying Planned Giving Prospects

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People assume that when identifying the ideal planned giving prospect, they are describing an older generation that attends the early bird restaurant specials and the local bingo hour. Yes, planned giving prospects tend to be an older population,…
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by Laura Bayne

SPIA’s First Hybrid Fundraiser: 2021 Georgia Legislative Outlook

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On Tuesday, February 16th, the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs held their ninth annual Georgia Legislative Outlook (GLO). GLO is an annual event hosted by the SPIA Alumni Board of Directors. The event seeks…
by Destiny Loyd

The Unsung Hero Experience

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It was completely unexpected. … I've noticed and read many of the Unsung Hero features in the Archnews COVID-19 update newsletters, and admired the staff featured, sharing how they mustered forward throughout the pandemic to ensure their…
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by Amanda Qubty

Sicem Ipsum: UGA-inspired Lorem Ipsum

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"Athenis est optimus locus in terris." - some guy in ancient Greece, probably. Lorem ipsum go dawgs filler copy but make it classic city. Hot rod semper canum never bark alone. Lorem ipsum, also referred to as lipsum, is the filler text…
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by Kalah Mingo

Best Email Marketing Practices for Virtual Events

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With the saturation of virtual events, it’s now more important than ever to strategize our email marketing efforts to effectively engage our alumni and spread the word of online event offerings. But how do we do that? Here are some tips to…
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by Jessica DeAngelis

How to Share Constructive Feedback

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I’ve written this from the point-of-view of a designer who needs feedback from a client, but I hope the points made prove helpful to anyone who is tasked with giving feedback of any kind. “Remember that every project requires a little back…