AwardSpring Blog

By Gil Rogers April 20, 2026
Learn how institutions can improve scholarship fund utilization with better visibility, stronger matching, and more strategic deployment.
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By Gil Rogers April 13, 2026
Learn how donor fund lifecycle management helps institutions connect donor intent, awarding, stewardship, and future giving.
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By Gil Rogers April 8, 2026
When Financial Aid and Advancement operate in silos, donor funds underperform. Learn how institutions can build stronger alignment.
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By Gil Rogers February 23, 2026
Learn how better scholarship systems create compounding impact across enrollment, donor engagement, and student success.
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By Gil Rogers February 16, 2026
Donor management is evolving. Learn how higher ed teams are shifting from reporting impact to creating momentum that grows trust, engagement, and giving.
By Gil Rogers February 13, 2026
Learn how strategic donor engagement drives scholarship growth, strengthens stewardship, and connects donor impact directly to student success.
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By Alex Stepien February 2, 2026
How scholarship leaders can manage today’s challenges while positioning their programs as a strategic driver of enrollment, retention, and donor impact.
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By Alex Stepien January 29, 2026
Why presidents and VPs must treat scholarships as a strategic lever for enrollment, retention, and donor engagement—not just a financial aid function.
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By Alex Stepien January 12, 2026
Three high-impact scholarship moves leaders can make now to align enrollment, retention, and donor strategy without overhauling existing systems.
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