AwardSpring Blog

By Gil Rogers July 15, 2025
Financial aid officers are stretched thin. Here are five practical ways to reduce admin burden and refocus on what matters: supporting students.
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By Gil Rogers July 8, 2025
Discover how Cloud County Community College transformed its scholarship management process with AwardSpring to save time and boost efficiency.
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By Gil Rogers June 23, 2025
Heading to NASFAA 2025? Here’s what financial aid pros will be talking about—from donor engagement to data-driven scholarship growth strategies.
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By Gil Rogers June 17, 2025
Discover how to engage and grow scholarship relationships with corporate and community funders through strategic communication, visibility, and shared mission.
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By Gil Rogers June 9, 2025
Learn how to analyze fund performance, student need, and donor engagement to surface scholarship fundraising opportunities—with AwardSpring insights.
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By Gil Rogers June 5, 2025
Don’t wait to steward donors. Learn how to engage scholarship donors during the cycle with updates, involvement moments, and milestone-driven messaging.
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By Gil Rogers May 27, 2025
Learn how to create personalized, data-rich scholarship donor reports that build trust, increase renewal, and drive future gifts.
By Gil Rogers May 22, 2025
Learn how to turn one-time scholarship gifts into long-term donor partnerships with smarter reporting, storytelling, and stewardship.
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By Gil Rogers May 19, 2025
Avoid the most common mistakes in the scholarship review and awarding process—like unclear rubrics, GPA bias, and donor neglect. Here’s how to fix them.
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