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New survey finds that 93% of alumni who have donated to their schools are also active in their alumni portals

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Gravyty’s 2024 Alumni Trends Report reveals key insights on current state of alumni engagement and giving

NEW YORK, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new report by Gravyty, a leader in engagement and fundraising technology, nearly 70% of alumni have donated to their college or university, and those that have participated in their alumni mentoring program are 200% more likely to give.   

The report breaks down findings from a new alumni engagement survey, which solicited feedback from nearly 600 U.S.-based four-year higher education alumni, including the most recent graduating class.

“These findings demonstrate that alumni engagement programs play a critical role in advancement and provide enormous value to alumni today. Alumni are relying on digital engagement platforms in particular to stay connected, find valuable career support, and tap into opportunities to donate to their alma maters,” said Jay Kuhlman, CEO, Gravyty.

Gravyty’s Alumni Trends 2024 Report uncovers several key themes:

Alumni are more connected than ever: 61% of alumni are using multiple digital platforms (i.e. alumni portals, social media) to connect with fellow alumni.  Key giving indicators: Over 93% of alumni who have donated to their schools are also active on their alumni portal.Career support: Alumni across all generations rank career support and networking as the top 2 most valuable services that their alma mater can offer.Mentoring unlocks philanthropy: Alumni who have participated in a mentoring program say they are 200% more likely to donate in the future.The digital shift: Alumni prefer to engage with their alma maters through email and social media over traditional channels like phone and direct mail.

Kuhlman continued,”By leveraging Gravyty’s market-leading platform, organizations can deliver the modern engagement experience that alumni expect, while achieving greater impact through their programs. As the advancement landscape continues to evolve, we are excited to partner closely with our customer community and bring more innovative and future-proof solutions to market.”

Gravyty’s Alumni Engagement Trends Report can be viewed here.

To get an exclusive first look at the report and get a free copy, visit Gravyty at Table #1 at the CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement.

To learn more about Gravyty and its groundbreaking engagement and fundraising platform, please visit gravyty.com.

About Gravyty

Gravyty’s all-in-one engagement and fundraising solution empowers organizations to build thriving online communities, deliver best-in-class digital giving strategies, and fundraise more effectively. Our global team is composed of fundraising and engagement veterans with deep expertise in the industries in which they serve. Gravyty is trusted by more than 2,000 institutions and organizations including University of Pittsburgh, Boston University, and Susan G. Komen. For more information, visit https://gravyty.com/.

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Gubagoo and Fullpath Unveil Curator, the First Unified Intelligence Engine for Automotive Retailers

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Curator brings together every type of data across a dealership and normalizes, cleanses, and deduplicates it, creating a single unique view of every customer.

HOUSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gubagoo, the leading provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, announced today Curator, the first Unified Intelligence Engine for automotive retailers.

Powered by Fullpath, the automotive industry’s leading customer data platform (CDP) and marketing automation platform, Gubagoo’s Curator has unified all three types of data – transactional, demographic, and behavioral – and made it actionable. Curator collects and unifies first-party data from multiple sources to build a single, complete view of each customer. Dealerships can then use this data for powerful customer and user activation – giving consumers the 1:1 personalization they expect in today’s environment.

While dealerships sit on a wealth of data, one of the biggest challenges they face is leveraging their strong datasets to impact their business strategy and improve the client experience. The root cause is data siloed in disparate applications, spread across multiple or duplicate customer records, sources, reporting tools, and vendors.

Through the partnership, Fullpath provides accurate first-party behavioral data fueled by its powerful analytics engine, identity resolution, and website traffic attribution.

Gubagoo and its parent company, Reynolds and Reynolds, bring a view from inside the dealership with transactional and demographic information, leveraging the richest first-party data in the industry from within the DMS and CRM, as well as customer activity from chat and digital retailing activities.

Combining all of this data into a Unified Intelligence Engine creates a holistic view of the dealership’s customers, unlike any other.

“We knew with Gubagoo and Reynolds we would build something historic for the industry by giving dealers the power to understand and activate their data through a truly connected data infrastructure. And now that we’ve seen the power of Curator, we know that dealers have unparalleled views of their customers they can take action on,” says Aharon Horwitz, Fullpath CEO & Co-founder.

By connecting the DMS, CRM, F&I, Chat, Digital Retailing tools, and more, Curator provides:

Business insightsDecisioning toolsMulti-touch attribution metricsData segmentation across sales and serviceCampaign management and audience best practices for marketing purposesSales enablement

Furthermore, Curator measures effectiveness by department, ad campaigns, as well as customer retention and reactivation; all while managing data hygiene, enrichment, appends, and ID resolutions.

“Dealers have a huge opportunity in front of them, and we couldn’t be more excited to help them take advantage of it with a Unified Intelligence Engine,” said Brad Title, president of Gubagoo. “They have struggled for years with segmented data in disparate tools, and now with Curator, they can leverage all their information in a single place to dramatically increase efficiencies and truly wow customers.”

The groundbreaking Unified Intelligence Engine will launch at NADA 2025.

About Fullpath
Fullpath is the automotive industry’s first enhanced Customer Data Platform (CDP). Fullpath unifies first-party dealership data and activates it by layering powerful AI and marketing automation on top to create a Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP). Dealerships that invest in the platform create exceptional, hyper-personalized customer experiences that drive loyalty and build resilient, lasting business.

About Gubagoo
Gubagoo is the leading provider of conversational commerce and retail solutions for both automotive dealerships and OEMs. More than 8,500 dealerships worldwide partner with Gubagoo, including 90% of the top dealer groups in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Reynolds and Reynolds, with offices in Dayton, Ohio, Houston, Texas, and operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. (Gubagoo.com)

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O’Fallon (MO) Police Department Revolutionizes Public Safety with Cutting-Edge Technology with Caliber Public Safety

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O’Fallon (MO) Police Department is enhancing public safety by adopting Caliber’s public safety software suite, positioning itself as a leader in modern public safety technology.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — O’Fallon, MO – The O’Fallon Police Department is proud to announce its partnership with Caliber Public Safety, integrating state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), and Mobile solutions to enhance public safety and law enforcement operations.

“We’re honored to partner with the O’Fallon Police Department in their innovative approach to public safety, empowering their mission to boost efficiency and protect their community,” said Chris Faircloth, VP of Sales and Marketing for Caliber Public Safety.

This significant upgrade reinforces the department’s commitment to modernizing public safety, ensuring the protection and well-being of O’Fallon’s 94,000+ residents. The integration of Caliber’s innovative technologies optimizes dispatch and response operations, facilitating faster reaction times and more effective data management.

“We are excited to leverage these cutting-edge tools to serve our community more efficiently and effectively,” said Chief Frank Mininni. “This technological leap ensures our teams can react faster and manage critical data more effectively, creating a more secure environment for everyone.”

Key benefits of the upgrade include:

Enhanced efficiency through seamless integration of CAD, Mobile, and RMS technologiesImproved data sharing capabilities, connecting local, regional, state, and national agenciesIncreased situational awareness for first responders through real-time access to critical information

The O’Fallon Police Department’s investment in Caliber Public Safety’s solutions was made possible by the “Use Tax” approved by voters in 2019. This tax enables the department to stay current with evolving technology, ensuring transparency and effective use of taxpayer money.

“We are honored to partner with the O’Fallon Police Department in their forward-thinking approach to public safety,” said Chris Faircloth, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Caliber Public Safety. “Together, we are empowering their mission to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard the people they serve.”

About the O’Fallon Police Department:

The O’Fallon Police Department serves over 94,000 residents with a team of 100+ sworn officers, consistently ranking among America’s “Best Places to Live” and “Safest Cities.”

About Caliber Public Safety:

Caliber Public Safety provides innovative solutions to over 1,000 public safety agencies across North America, focusing on data-sharing and interoperability.

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Chris Faircloth, Caliber Public Safety, 1-800-274-2911, info@caliberpublicsafety.com, https://caliberpublicsafety.com/

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GAC Group Showcases New Energy Vehicles and Unveils “Panyu Action” at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 15, at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show, GAC’s self-owned brands unveiled three groundbreaking models. Alongside these vehicle debuts, GAC Group introduced its three-year strategic initiative – “Panyu Action” – which aims to increase the share of self-owned brands to over 60% of total group sales by 2027, targeting 2 million units in sales.

Designed to drive GAC Group’s transformation, “Panyu Action” is expected to enhance operational efficiency and position the company for sustained high-quality development. This strategic initiative is expected to help GAC strengthen its leadership within both domestic and international automotive markets.

Feng Xingya, President of GAC Group, stated, “GAC Group has taken a solid step forward in its new phase of transformation. We will forge ahead with determination and live up to expectations, presenting an all-new GAC to everyone over the next three years!”

In line with its vision, GAC Group has invested over 50 billion yuan in independent research and development. The company plans to invest an additional 50 billion yuan in the next three years to support its “Panyu Action” initiative, reinforcing its commitment to remain at the forefront of technological innovation in the automotive industry.

“Right now, GAC’s global expansion is entering a new phase, with vehicle exports and local production moving forward together,” said Wei Haigang, President of GAC International. ” We will continue to expand international markets, with plans to reach 100 countries and regions by 2027, and export 500,000 vehicles.”

As part of its growth strategy, GAC Group unveiled three standout models at this year’s auto show: the S7, GAC’s first advanced intelligent vehicle, featuring AI-driven ambient lighting with eight preset expressions for personalized interaction; the Aion UT, the third global strategic model from Aion, with bold headlights and a hatchback design that embodies a unique, free-spirited style; and the HYPTEC HL, GAC’s luxury intelligent flagship SUV, which combines yacht-style wraparound design with zero-gravity seats for an unmatched luxury electric driving experience.

These new models highlight GAC Group’s dedication to leading the smart electric vehicle market, with plans for their introduction to international markets as part of the company’s ongoing global expansion strategy.

Looking ahead, GAC Group remains committed to delivering better products, services, and experiences to consumers worldwide, enhancing mobility solutions and enriching the lives of customers across the globe.

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