AwardSpring Blog

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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.
By Alex Stepien January 7, 2026
How strategic scholarship design supports enrollment, retention, and donor alignment—and why leadership teams should rethink aid strategy in 2026.
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By Gil Rogers December 15, 2025
A year-end roundup of AwardSpring’s most-read blog posts on scholarship management, donor engagement, and awarding best practices.
By Gil Rogers December 8, 2025
How thoughtful year-end donor stewardship builds trust, confidence, and long-term scholarship support—without another giving appeal.
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