

by Amy Gunby
Overcoming Burnout
Does every day feel like Monday? This is burnout.
Start saying “no.” Set firm boundaries with yourself and others. Accept that you can’t do everything. Be okay with pushing loose deadlines, canceling social plans, and asking…


by Amanda Qubty
Design Feedback, Explained by Robots
Amanda: How do I explain that graphic designers do not like prescriptive edits?
ChatGPT: Graphic designers value creative freedom and the ability to express their artistic vision. Prescriptive edits, which dictate specific design choices…


by Cindy Bond
New Columns Added to Events Tab in GAIL
No more hopping back and forth between a constituent profile and an events page! Users can now see more detailed event information about a registered constituent directly from the constituent’s Events tab using the Type, Status and Attended…


by Ashley Crain
You Get a Form & You Get a Form
As most of you are aware, the DAR Communications team works diligently to make the journey from project pre-planning all the way through project debrief as seamless as possible. From encouraging more collaboration amongst units to asking…


by Ryan Rasmussen
SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to Retirement Accounts
With all the excitement this new year has brought us, I’m sure the newest tax legislation is one of the last things on your mind. Now that the Georgia Bulldogs solidified their rightful place as kings of college football for the second year…


by Zach Armstrong
The Proof is in the Proofing
Neglecting to proof your work before you send it along to the next step in the process is like not taste-testing your soup before serving it to grandma. If it’s too salty, grandma won’t care about how nice the house looks or the beautiful…


by Allie White
Email Headers: Good, bad, in between?
A well-designed email header can be eye-grabbing and capture your audience’s attention – it can also make your email longer and push valuable content further down the page.
We all receive an influx of emails throughout the week. Think…


by Edwin Hammond
Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!
“Ain’t nobody got time for that!”
Truer words have never been spoken, particularly when it comes to video content. TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have taken advantage of short attention spans and shown that people crave…


by Jill Bateman
Texting 101: Message Tips
Texting can be a powerful way to engage University of Georgia constituencies. Increase effectiveness by considering these tips when composing text messages.
Consider … “Is this valuable information for the audience?”
Verify the…


by Jill Bateman
Texting 101: Best Practices
Texting is intended to supplement communications strategies to increase University of Georgia fundraising participation and engagement. The purpose of text messaging is to relay information about UGA-organized events, programs, fundraising and…