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Our Story

Alumni Nations offers resources, technology, and consulting designed to help schools build lasting alumni connections, create giving opportunities, and foster alumni volunteerism.

Alumni Nations

Alumni Nations was founded in 2014 with a mission to help K12 schools, school districts, and educational foundations strengthen their connections with alumni and the wider community. The organization was created to address the gap in funding and support that many public schools face, helping schools build networks that go beyond traditional funding by engaging alumni as lifelong supporters. Through tailored engagement strategies—ranging from volunteerism to fundraising and community events—Alumni Nations enables schools to cultivate alumni relationships that reinforce school identity, build community pride, and foster a legacy of support.

The company provides a collection of services, including data management for alumni networks, outreach support, and programs like Give Education Day, a 24-hour fundraising event that brings communities together in support of education. Their focus on creating sustainable engagement aligns with their vision of positioning schools as cornerstones of strong neighborhoods and communities, demonstrating how alumni can continue to positively impact their alma maters long after graduation. Alumni Nations has since grown into a trusted partner for educational institutions across the U.S., expanding its reach and tools for meaningful alumni engagement.

Our Story: The Alumni Nations Journey

2014
Alumni Nations is Founded
  • While managing K-12 partnerships for a major soft drink company, our founder recognized the power of public/private partnerships in education.
  • Research revealed that most education foundations failed within three years due to lack of sustainability.
  • Alumni Nations was founded to help K-12 schools create lasting alumni programs that would provide long-term financial and community support.
2015
First Clients – Menasha & CESA 6
  • Menasha Joint School District became our first client, partnering with us to build a sustainable alumni engagement strategy.
  • CESA 6, a Wisconsin-based education service agency, played a key role in connecting us with early adopters.
  • Led a $3.5 million capital campaign that helped fund stadium upgrades, new soccer fields, and updated band uniforms.
  • These early successes proved that engaged alumni can make a real difference in public school funding and support.
2016
Educating Public Schools on Alumni Engagement
  • One of the biggest challenges? Public schools didn’t yet understand the value of alumni engagement—a concept that private schools had long leveraged.
  • Word began to spread as schools saw the impact of structured alumni engagement.
  • Expanded services to include capital campaign consulting and branded apparel stores for schools.
2017
Strategic Shift – Refining Our Focus
  • After managing several successful capital campaigns, we faced a critical decision:
  • Focus on long-term alumni engagement or spend all our time on large-scale fundraising projects?
  • We chose to double down on our core mission—helping schools build sustainable alumni networks.
  • Phased out branded apparel stores after realizing the effort wasn’t worth the return for our clients or our business.
2018-2020
Growth & Expanding Our Reach
  • With strong case studies from early clients, more schools and education foundations began adopting structured alumni engagement programs.
  • Schools started sharing best practices, helping to accelerate success across districts.
2021
The Birth of Give Education Day
  • Launched Give Education Day, a nationwide initiative encouraging schools and education foundations to mobilize alumni giving on a single day.
  • The first event saw strong participation and donation growth, proving that a collective giving day could be a game-changer for public schools.
2022-2023
Scaling Impact & Thought Leadership
  • Alumni Nations expanded to serve more school districts and education foundations nationwide.
  • Attended and sponsored major education conferences like ISTE, NAPSF, and UAPSF, further establishing our expertise.
  • Launched new client success initiatives to ensure schools could maximize their alumni fundraising and engagement efforts.
2024
Major Partnerships & National Growth
  • Formalized strategic partnerships with The Callahan Collaborative & Usio Payment Solutions, bringing even more value to our clients.
  • Revamped our brand, website, and marketing approach to elevate our mission.
  • Alumni Nations continues to grow, providing customized alumni engagement solutions for K-12 leaders across the country.
2025 & Beyond
A Lasting Movement
  • Expanding Give Education Day to reach hundreds of schools and education foundations.
  • Helping K-12 institutions raise millions in alumni donations to support student programs.
  • Continuing to innovate, evolve, and build sustainable alumni programs that last for generations.