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Valtim helps UVEF boost alumni giving with research

By: Andrew Glover
October 29, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In October, the University of Virginia School of Engineering began to face the challenges of decreased alumni support. To reverse this trend, the school’s fundraising arm – University of Virginia Engineering Foundation (UVEF) – partnered with Valtim to conduct some market research.

The partnership not only reversed the declining trends in alumni engagement and giving, but it also helped UVEF strengthen their marketing strategy to attract future donors.

Read the case study to learn what they did!

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