Gradsgate

Gradsgate is an alumni management software as a service (SAAS) designed to streamline and enhance alumni engagement for schools and universities of all sizes. According to the vendor, this solution caters to the needs of education institutions, higher education establishments, alumni relations departments, non-profit organizations, and professional associations, providing them with a tool to manage and communicate with their alumni network.

Key Features

Automatic Data Updating: According to the vendor, Gradsgate automatically updates alumni information from their social networks, public pages, and deep web, eliminating the need for manual efforts such as phone calls and data entry. It aims to ensure that schools and universities have up-to-date information about alumni's whereabouts and activities.

Branded Social Network: The software offers a branded engagement platform for alumni communication, providing means of communication such as connecting, messaging, posting, liking, and announcing jobs and events. It aims to centralize all communication in a single hub for easy access and management.

Events Management: Gradsgate allows colleges and universities to manage their activities directly through the admin interface, aiming to save time in reaching and managing alumni. It enables the announcement of events directly through the portal, aiming to ensure effective event management.

Job Board: The platform aims to fulfill the needs of students and graduates seeking employment opportunities by pointing out relevant job opportunities posted by employers and the alumni network. It provides a centralized platform for job seekers and employers to connect.

Alumni Directory: Gradsgate offers an online listing of all alumni categorized based on degree levels, majors, and year of graduation. It provides advanced filter tools for easy searching and networking and also offers a map view option to visualize alumni distribution.

Fundraising/ Donations: The software creates donor-friendly giving pages for alumni to donate from, aiming to provide a seamless donation experience on mobile, iPad, or laptop. It aims to streamline the process, taking less than a minute to complete a donation.

Email Marketing: Gradsgate enables targeted email campaigns to specific segments of current students or alumni. It integrates with Sendgrid to ensure email delivery and offers an email builder for designing attractive emails.

Surveys: The platform allows the creation of simple to sophisticated surveys and sharing them with alumni. It aims to provide insights and fresh ideas through survey responses and generates insightful reports in PDF and Excel sheets for analysis.

Professional Profile: Gradsgate syncs professional profiles for every graduate with social networks like LinkedIn and Facebook, aiming to enhance alumni profiles with real-time information. It enables alumni to showcase their professional achievements and experiences.

Push Notifications: The software sends push notifications to effectively communicate with graduates and keep them engaged. It aims to provide timely updates and announcements to the alumni community, increasing engagement and participation in alumni activities.