Alumni fundraising isn’t just about money—it’s about connection. Yet many alumni engagement efforts feel outdated, impersonal, or misaligned with what graduates actually want. If your school, fraternity, or alumni group is still using the same few events or mailers year after year, you’re likely seeing diminishing returns.
At Fundraising.com, we work with institutions across the U.S. to modernize alumni fundraising—with high-impact ideas that foster deeper engagement, work across generations, and generate real results.
Alumni networks are diverse—spanning recent grads to retirees. What resonates with one group may fall flat with another. The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work anymore.
Younger alumni, especially, are less likely to attend traditional galas or answer donation letters. They want fast, transparent, and impactful ways to give back. Meanwhile, older alumni often appreciate the familiarity of in-person events but also expect seamless digital options.
A successful strategy starts by recognizing these differences and offering a range of engagement tools that appeal across the board.
Your alumni don’t just want to give—they want to feel good about giving. That means creating campaigns that are clear, convenient, and connected to a cause.
At Fundraising.com, we build experiences around those needs. Whether you’re looking to support scholarships, fund campus upgrades, or simply re-engage dormant alumni, here’s how we help you elevate your outreach:
Think beyond branded mugs. We help alumni groups launch custom merchandise fundraisers with standout products—like gourmet popcorn tins, Katydids chocolate, or customized spiritwear.
Best of all, these campaigns can run 100% online with our ship-to-home programs.
Giving challenges turns fundraising into a movement. Set a public goal—like raising $10,000 in 10 days—and track progress in real time. We provide the tools, templates, and back-end setup to launch in hours.
It’s simple, shareable, and effective—especially with competitive alumni groups.
Alumni love supporting peers. With our Fund Duel platform, you can invite notable alumni or departments to lead fundraising “duels” where teams compete to raise the most for a shared cause.
This format boosts participation through friendly rivalry and keeps the energy high throughout the campaign.
Leverage alumni-owned businesses or talents to create an auction packed with exclusive experiences, services, or memorabilia. Virtual auctions work especially well for national alumni bases that can’t gather in person.
Need help setting it up? We’ve got tools to streamline the process from registration to donation tracking.
Marking a Giving Day tied to your school or group’s anniversary can rally alumni around a single date. What makes it powerful? Personalized outreach.
We help clients segment their alumni base by graduation year, interests, or past activity—and craft targeted emails, texts, and social posts to match.
When alumni feel seen, they’re more likely to give.
We hear it all the time: “We don’t want to pressure our alumni.”
Good. Because that approach doesn’t work.
Modern fundraising is about creating value and inviting people to be part of something meaningful. Whether you’re raising money for a scholarship or honoring a beloved professor, the story matters.
Our team helps you shape and share that story, then backs it up with campaigns that feel positive, inclusive, and easy to support.
Schools, nonprofits, and community groups across the country have trusted Fundraising.com to help them reach—and exceed—their fundraising goals. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
“Customer service is outstanding! We sold everything in four days!”
— Tracy, Middle School, Tucson, AZ
“It has been a pleasure working with you. I would highly recommend your company to anyone who is fundraising for the first time.”
— Susan, Border Blades, Grand Forks, ND
“Our school does a lot of fundraisers—carnivals, fairs, etc.—and they all take a lot of manpower. The cookie dough fundraiser was too easy! I was able to do the majority of organizing myself.”
— Casey, Elementary School, Durham, CA
“The most profit we ever made!”
— Donna, Elementary School, New York
These stories show that no matter your group’s size or mission, smart, well-supported fundraising works—and we’re here to make it happen.
Whether you’re planning a one-off event or building a long-term alumni giving program, our team is ready to support you. We offer:
You don’t have to piece it all together alone. We’ve already helped thousands of organizations raise millions—and we’re ready to do the same for you.
Fundraising.com has over 25 years of experience helping nonprofit and educational groups succeed. From traditional lollipops to fully digital fundraising systems, we’ve grown with the needs of modern alumni.
If you’re ready to make your next alumni fundraiser stand out, we’re here to help.
Let’s create something your alumni will love—and your budget will appreciate.
It’s filled with ready-to-launch ideas, success stories, and practical tools to get you started.
