Edwin Hammond in Zoomy BunchEdwin Hammond
by Edwin Hammond

Zooming Like A Boss

If you had asked me 6 months ago about Zoom, I would’ve responded with “Huh? What’s that?” These days, Zoom is a huge part of our new normal – a way for us to be virtually face to face.  It’s like we all get to be on a little Brady…
Student working on a laptop
by Clarke Schwabe

Home office improvements for the Bulldog on a budget

Remote work is going to be part of our day-to-day indefinitely, but fret not: there are lots of ways to improve your home office without breaking the bank!
Smart phone & laptopTim Bennett for Unsplash
by Caitlyn Richtman

Why a Social Media Calendar is so Important in Marketing

The UGA Alumni Association has a social presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram that we post on daily. This will come to no surprise to anyone who has ever worked in social media, but it can be really hard to keep all your posts in order…
dog face on foot
by Loran Posey

DAR Staff Perspectives on Working From Home

Sixty-two DAR employees responded to a survey asking about their experiences teleworking. The results speak to varied DAR perspectives on the pros and cons.
Fanning Book, Alive as Long as He LivedTyler Daniels
by Tyler Daniels

When Our Values Matter Most

I’ve been thinking a lot about our new alumni. A new breed of Bulldogs ready to take the field–a field of incredible uncertainty. We’re all feeling the weight of this tumultuous season, and our newest graduates especially are facing more…
Collaboration Spotlight: Ask Me Anything
by Michelle Versfeld

Collaboration Spotlight: Ask Me Anything

The successful Ask Me Anything series is an example of the innovative collaboration that happens between DAR units even in challenging times.
Establishing Visual Hierachy in DesignAmanda Qubty
by Amanda Qubty

Establishing Visual Hierarchy

Everything is a bit different these days, and we’re all finding ways to navigate a world that includes significantly more digital communication than before. Consider these principles of visual hierarchy before sending your next fundraising…
UGA Alumni Zoom Backgrounds
by Leah Hansen

Show your Bulldog Spirit while WFH with themed Zoom Backgrounds

Let's face it. Not all of us are blessed with swanky home offices that we are happy to show off on Zoom calls. However, with Zoom, you can swap your "home office" (whatever that view may be) for a customized virtual background. For the UGA alumni…
Mom and Babies
by Emily Munnell

Fellow DAR Colleagues Survival Tips for Working Remotely

Everyone’s challenges are a bit different and everyone approaches things in their own way, and that’s okay. But we can also learn from each other. You never know who out there needs to hear the advice you have to offer or will be comforted…
by Melissa Lee

Building Trust Through Transparency

The field of donor relations and stewardship is relatively new. The practice has been occurring alongside fundraising in its entirety, but organizations didn’t see its success until they entered their second—or even third—round of campaigns. Often,…