How We Source Our Insights

Every tip starts with a real scenario we’ve encountered in Slate. From timesaving tricks to “wait, that actually worked” moments, we’re diligent about capturing it, analyzing it, and breaking it down so you can put our insights into action immediately.

EXAMPLE INSIGHTS

ADVANCEMENT
QUICK AUDIT
Are you respecting communication preferences?
There will always be some people who don’t want to hear from you anymore. Regular checks ensure your communications stay compliant and respectful.

✉️ Mind Your Solicitation Codes: Ensure that donor preferences (do not contact, do not solicit) are respected in emails and transactional messaging.

🚫 Respect Message Groups: Set up message groups to classify the kind of communication you’re sending (Event Invitations, Campus Updates, Solicitation), and then make sure you are setting a Message Group on every Deliver message.

🔍 Check Seasonal Addresses: Collect start and end dates for donor addresses, and give them the option to list seasonal addresses, so print pieces find their way to your donor’s mailbox.
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COMMON MISBELIEF
People don’t avoid new tools, they avoid bad ones. For example, no one clung to flip phones once something better came along.  If a tool is clunky or creates extra work, adoption of said tool tanks. But when it’s powerful, intuitive, and actually makes life easier, people are inclined to embrace it quickly. 

That’s the opportunity we have with Slate: its flexibility means we can replace painful processes with smoother ones. And when that happens, adoption isn’t a fight, it’s a relief.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

“I believe good technology makes higher ed work better, and that a deep understanding of how higher ed operates (and what’s at stake) leads to better technology.”

Jake D.
Jake D.
President & CEO

"Your donor data should live in one place, stay up to date, and be truly usable, so you spend less time reconciling systems and more time building meaningful relationships."

Emily M.
Emily M.
Senior Director, Advancement Solutions

“When data is misunderstood or poorly structured, it leads to flawed insights and bad decisions. Understanding your data and using configurable joins ensures accurate reporting and stronger processes.”

Paula S.
Paula S.
Director, Slate Strategy