

by Jill Bateman
Texting 101: The Basics
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…


by Sarah Sonenberg
The Road to Athens Challenge: Incentivizing Philanthropy
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…


by Gabby Brickner
3 Remedies for Workplace Anxiety
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…


by Emily Ann Munnell
Avoid Common Grammar Errors
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.
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by Patrick Knowles
Tips on Identifying Planned Giving Prospects
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,…


by Laura Bayne
SPIA’s First Hybrid Fundraiser: 2021 Georgia Legislative Outlook
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
It was completely unexpected.
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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…


by Amanda Qubty
Sicem Ipsum: UGA-inspired Lorem Ipsum
"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…


by Kalah Mingo
Best Email Marketing Practices for Virtual Events
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…


by Jessica DeAngelis
How to Share Constructive Feedback
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…