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Engaging Reluctant University Alumni to Fund First-Generation Student Scholarships

Alumni ignore generic endowment mailers. Discover the personalized career gratitude narrative that inspires $50k+ scholarship commitments.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
August 05, 20234 min read
Engaging Reluctant University Alumni to Fund First-Generation Student Scholarships

The First-Generation Opportunity Pitch

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"David, 30 years ago you arrived on our campus as a first-generation engineering student on financial aid. Today, you lead a Fortune 500 division. We want to partner with you to establish the David Vance Endowed Scholarship, providing 100% tuition coverage for 4 first-generation engineering students every year."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

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The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice alumni development fundraising in Dehurdle.

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