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Wake Forest is redefining student support with AI 🎓 Wake Forest University's DeacBot, powered by Gravyty Engage (formerly Ivy.ai), is transforming after-hours tech support to ensure students get fast, seamless answers without adding strain to staff. WFU’s after-hours, AI-powered chatbot is transforming Information Systems support: ✅ Extended support beyond office hours ✅ Enhances, not replaces, human teams, freeing up staff for higher-impact work ✅ Built for higher ed with a secure, private GPT-4 AI tailored to Wake Forest’s needs Mur Muchane, VP of IT & CIO, puts it best: “We are able to stay true to our Wake Forest identity, which values human connection and collaboration, while leveraging technology to improve our support services.” Higher ed institutions are turning to AI to scale student, alumni, and donor engagement without sacrificing personalization. Is your team ready? Learn more 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03b6vQz0

Attending #CASEIV in April? 📆 Make sure to attend Sylvia and Joan’s session on scaling mid-level and major gifts with AI. Will we see you there? Tell us in comments 👇

How often are you telling your donors how much their support means to you? Or sharing a real story of how donors’ generosity changed someone’s life? A strong donor retention and stewardship strategy goes beyond one follow-up email, event invitations and solicitations. In a recent survey, we asked nearly 200 fundraising teams which type of donor communication stood out among the others in terms of donor engagement: 💌 impact stories was the clear winner. 💌 Find out more about this and many other eye-opening stats in our new Donor Engagement & Pipeline Report. ✨ Download your copy ✨ https://hubs.li/Q03bjgTT0

Your next major donor might already be in your pipeline—are you reaching them? Giving days and crowdfunding campaigns are a GOLDMINE of donor insights that can fuel your outreach strategy. Every donor who gives is raising their hand and showing you what they care about most. 🙋 Kat McCarron recently broke down how, with so many donors engaging at once, you can ensure the right follow-up at the right time. AI-powered donor prioritization helps you cut through the noise, identifying top prospects and personalizing outreach based on their giving behaviors. 🔗 Want more tactical tips on more effective pipeline growth strategies?👇Check out the link in the comments.

Exciting news! 🎉 Gravyty, Ivy.ai and Ocelot are joining forces to transform the way institutions and organizations engage with students, alumni, and donors. By combining our strengths, we’re able to offer seamless AI-powered solutions to help institutions reach mission-critical goals through personalized outreach, scaled engagement, and real-time support. With AI-powered engagement and fundraising solutions, Gravyty supports recruitment, enrollment, retention, student success, and deeper alumni and donor connections. This is more than a merger—it’s a reimagining of how organizations and institutions connect with the people who matter most. Together, we’re making it easier than ever for 2,750+ higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and nonprofit organizations to break down silos, scale engagement, and make informed decisions that drive institutional success. Learn more about what’s ahead: https://hubs.li/Q03bhcj_0

Strong mentorship programs go beyond just an alumni service—it's a powerful catalyst for connection, growth and full lifecycle engagement. Four incredible organizations run impactful mentoring programs that help to foster lifelong community bonds and real-world outcomes for their participants. Just see some of the amazing results they've achieved: 🤝 Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters's outreach through personal video messages that saw a 60% watch rate 🤝 Brandeis University's intuitive and self-guided mentoring program has led to lasting career success 🤝 Summer Search tapped into new engagement tools to drive a 271% increase in active users in just one week 🤝 Pass the Torch for Women Foundation sees the impact through mentoring participants' first-hand success stories See how they do it: https://hubs.li/Q038ZPM_0

Something big is coming… 👀 At Gravyty, we’re always looking ahead to find new ways to help institutions and organizations deepen connections, scale engagement, and drive mission-critical success. And soon, we’ll be sharing something game-changing. We can’t reveal everything just yet, but trust us…you won’t want to miss this. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for an exciting announcement that will reshape the way institutions connect with the people who matter most. Tell us your guesses in the comments. 👇 Make sure you watch this space for the big reveal in a few weeks!

Gravyty updates to make your life easier: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 ❤️😍 Strong relationships are built on meaningful connection. Whether your goal is to rally ambassadors, boost donor engagement, or build a network of raving fans, our latest updates make it easier than ever. What we've been up to: 📲 One-click post sharing in Graduway 📢 Game-changing ambassador feature updates in Advance 📊 Dynamic goal bar, incentive levels & Favorite Funds features in Advance Want to see all the latest updates? Link in the comments 👇

A giving day that excites donors, reaches more supporters than ever, AND builds your pipeline, all without burning out your staff. Sound too good to be true? Some of the savviest advancement teams are making it happen—without stretching their teams too thin. Their secret? Powerful, easy-to-use tech that takes campaigns from good to unforgettable. 🙌 We've evaluated some of the best giving day campaigns of last year, and put them together with actionable takeaways for you to borrow. Check out the list: https://hubs.li/Q037YWr-0

What are your peers doing to grow meaningful relationships with their alumni? In the 2025 State of Alumni Engagement Report, get GAME-CHANGING insights from 200+ alumni engagement pros on top strategies, challenges, and trends for the year ahead. 🔷 What’s working (and what to leave behind) 🔷 Alumni expectations vs. reality (the differences may surprise you!) 🔷 Metrics to measure success 🔷 Which tech tools are transforming engagement 🔗Download the report: https://hubs.li/Q037YSH-0