Higher Education

OneSource Strategy is the team behind celebrating millions of dollars in giving, graduating thousands, and motivating alumni to show up, every time.

Recognition Elevated

Masters of Ceremony

Milestones Celebrated

Alumni Engaged

Recognition Elevated

Donors support high education institutions for many reasons and at many levels and we believe that donor stewardship is the key to developing deep, meaningful relationships.

We help our high education clients celebrate the impact that donors are making by creating recognizing programs that share the institution story and highlight philanthropy in action. Our team is expert at creating intimate recognition moments for donors within the context of a larger celebration. Whether a gala for a 500 to celebrate the impact individual major gifts or an intimate celebration for 20 to honor a multi-million gift we are the experts crafting the recognition programs for donors today and the donors of tomorrow.

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Masters of Ceremony

Nothing says higher education quite like the pomp and circumstance of convocation, commencement, white coat and the myriad of ceremonies held each year.

Annual capstone ceremonies require a high degree of precision and attention to detail to ensure that year over year traditions are upheld and the ceremony is consistent with the institutions brand. We work with universities to create, refresh and maintain their most sacred of ceremonies. Our team partners with clients to uncover the traditions that are unique to the university. We then ensure those traditions come alive, time and time again while taking the production lift off of the internal team so you can focus on what matters most – your students.

Masters of Ceremony

Nothing says higher education quite like the pomp and circumstance of convocation, commencement, white coat and the myriad of ceremonies held each year.

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Milestones Celebrated

There is nothing that transforms the face of a university quite like a capital campaign. Whether raising $23 million of $3.5 billion the success of a campaign is a milestone to be celebrated.

The celebration of long-term fundraising achievement is a key ingredient to donor recognition and campus community engagement. From public celebrations broadcast to the world to invitation-only celebrations for the most generous donors we are the campaign celebration experts. Our team is dedicated to understanding your campaign and crafting the perfect celebration strategy sure to leave your audience proud of the combined power of philanthropy.

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Alumni Engaged

The most ardent supporter is the one who has invested years with you and is a recipient of the education your institution provides.

Engaging alumni and ensuring their involvement beyond graduation is a critical piece is keeping your institution alive for decades to come. From developing alumni achievement awards to creating fan experiences at athletic events, we are the experts putting the color (gold and blue – go Beacon’s!) in your alumni engagement program. Over the years we have claimed mountains on alumni trips, designed bowl game pre-game activates, and gone flying with alumni through the years of aviation. Whether you are an establish alumni organization or starting at square one – we will help you develop an alumni engagement program that ignites a fire and inspires your alumni.

Alumni Engaged

The most ardent supporter is the one who has invested years with you and is a recipient of the education your institution provides.

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