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✨ 📖 We’re pleased to spotlight Robin B., Head of Admissions at The American School of Barcelona, who shares his insights on the power of empathy in school leadership. 💡 Learn how building strong relationships with every department, from IT to security, creates a more cohesive school community. Read Robin’s full article in the International Admissions Bulletin here: https://hubs.li/Q048x9YG0 🌐 💌 If you’d like to contribute to the next edition of the magazine, contact us at bulletin@openapply.com #InternationalEducation #Admissions #EducationLeadership #EdTech #OpenApply #IAB2025 #SchoolCommunity #EmpathyInLeadership #StrategicAdmissions

Your alumni are more than just former students 🎓🏫 They're your future donors, advocates, and the backbone of a powerful network. Is your school still relying on clunky spreadsheets to manage these vital relationships? With OpenApply’s Advancement Module, you can: ✅ Effortlessly build bonds within a single, connected system. ✅ Gather current data through customizable Student Exit Surveys. ✅ Maintain accurate records with automated Annual Alumni Surveys. ✅ Manage PTA, Friends of School, and Corporate Contacts in a unified hub. 📽️ Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q048nXCD0 Joined by Peter Frerichs, Director of Development and former Advancement Director at The International School Nido de Aguilas (Chile), and T.K. Ostrom, International School Advancement Consultant and former Advancement Director at Colegio Americano de Quito (Ecuador), we recently unpacked what actually works in the international school context 💡📝 #EdTech #InternationalSchools #AlumniEngagement #OpenApply #EducationManagement #SchoolCommunity #SchoolMarketing #CRMforSchools #Admissions #Advancement

🤹📄 Still juggling spreadsheets, chasing payment updates, and digging through scattered reports to find the insights you need? February’s OpenApply updates are built to simplify day-to-day work for admissions, finance, and advancement teams, delivering clearer data, greater visibility, and more seamless operations. ✨ HERE'S WHAT'S NEW: 💳 Instant Visibility Into Payment Status With new payment filters on rosters, admissions and finance teams can quickly see who has paid, who hasn’t, and where follow-ups are needed. No manual tracking required. 🏷️ Simpler, Clearer Invoice Management Finance teams can now add internal names to fees, making it much easier to manage complex fee structures behind the scenes while keeping invoices clear and consistent for families. 🤖 Smarter Insights with AI Analyst (now available in China 🇨🇳) Schools in China can now access the latest AI Analyst, helping admissions teams turn enrollment data into meaningful insights, faster forecasting, clearer trends, and better-informed decisions. Ready to streamline your admissions and finance workflows? Book a free demo today ⬇️ https://hubs.li/Q048nJcB0 💬 If you could eliminate one bottleneck in your admissions or finance workflow, what would it be? #EnrollmentStrategy #EdTech #EducationLeadership #Admissions #SchoolFinance #Advancement #AI #DigitalTransformation #OpenApply #FariaEducation #AIAnalyst

Advancement extends beyond your campus gates 🏫🎓 Whether you’re hosting an alumni gala in Reykjavik or a community mixer in Tokyo, your off-campus events deserve the same level of professionalism as your on-site tours. With OpenApply’s Advancement Events features, you can: 📍 Manage off-campus locations with interactive mapping 🎨 Create stunning, branded landing pages in minutes 📝 Seamlessly sync registrations with your central database 🤝 Strengthen community bonds through frictionless event management 🎥👇Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about OpenApply's latest Advancement features, and hear our guest speakers' view on how schools can move beyond ad hoc fundraising and one-off alumni events toward more focused, sustainable advancement strategies: https://hubs.li/Q047H5GJ0 💬 What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced when running off-campus or alumni events? Comment below! ⬇️ #EdTech #SchoolAdvancement #OpenApply #AlumniEngagement #SchoolEvents #EventManagement #SchoolCommunity #SchoolMarketing #CRMforSchools #SchoolFundraising #InternationalSchools #IBSchools

🌍🎓 Is your school managing a list of graduates, or truly nurturing a comprehensive alumni network? Explore this mindset shift in our recent blog post 👉 https://hubs.li/Q047smJL0 In the international school sector, "Advancement" is often misunderstood as just fundraising or logistics — but the most successful schools know a deeper truth: Advancement is the Continuation of Belonging 💡 In our blog post, we explore: ✅ The 4 pillars of sustained alumni loyalty ✅ How data can actually strengthen (not diminish) human connection ✅ Bridging the gap for international communities that span the globe Don’t let these connections end at graduation! Learn more here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q047smJL0 #InternationalEducation #SchoolLeadership #AlumniEngagement #GlobalCitizens #Advancement #OpenApply #SchoolCommunity

✨📖 We’re pleased to spotlight Jessica Fortin, IAB Editor, who shares her perspective in answering two key questions and revealing her 2026 resolution. Read the International Admissions Bulletin here: https://hubs.li/Q046klFT0 🌐 If you’d like to contribute or join our community, contact us at bulletin@openapply.com 💌 #InternationalEducation #Admissions #EducationLeadership #EdTech #OpenApply #IAB2025 #SchoolCommunity #StudentEngagement #AlumniRelations

Every alumni gathering deserves a tailored approach. Whether it's a reunion, gala, or giving day, customized event types spark deeper engagement. According to Council for Advancement and Support of Education Insights (2024), alumni engagement spans four key modes: 📣 Communication 🌟 Experiential 💛 Philanthropy 🤝 Volunteering When your events align with these modes, alumni feel truly connected. ✨Start personalizing your alumni events now with OpenApply’s advancement module.👉 https://hubs.li/Q042STbP0 #AlumniRelations #AlumniEngagement #EventStrategy #CommunityBuilding #OpenApply #Advancement

🔊 In a world full of marketing automation tools and AI-generated campaigns, how do schools create connections that truly resonate? We’re excited to be attending and speaking at the COBIS Conference for Marketing, Development and Admissions Staff, taking place in Bangkok on 12–13 March, where this year’s theme, “Human First: Marketing in the Age of Noise,” couldn’t be more timely. Our session, “Beyond the Inbox: Building Authentic Connections Across the Student and Alumni Journey,” explores how schools can use data and relationship management thoughtfully to strengthen trust and engagement without losing the human element. Our VP of Asia Pacific, LaRoy Hoard, will share practical insights on how schools can: • Create meaningful touchpoints across the applicant-to-alumni journey • Use insight — not assumption — to personalize communication with families • Understand when automation strengthens connection and when it can get in the way • Turn alumni data into stories that deepen community and belonging The goal isn’t more communication, but more meaningful communication. Because in the end, what families remember most isn’t the marketing, it’s how a school made them feel. If you’re attending COBIS, we’d love to connect and continue the conversation! #OpenApply #Educator #FutureOfEducation #SchoolLeadership #EdTech

🔎 Nunify research shows that 40% of event attendees prefer hybrid formats. Flexibility is now a major driver of participation 📈 The same applies to school alumni engagement, which is why OpenApply’s new off-campus event support is designed to facilitate easier management of reunions, giving days, and donor events 🙌 Your alumni are ready to engage on their terms. Learn how you can create seamless hybrid events that boost alumni participation 🎓🚀 https://hubs.li/Q045wvnj0 How does your school bring alumni together—online, in-person, or both? Comment below! 👇 #AlumniEngagement #HybridEvents #DonorEvents #AdvancementStrategy #OpenApplyAdvancement #EdTechForAdvancement

Your alumni event landing page is the make-or-break gateway to a first impression point, so make it unforgettable. ✨OpenApply lets you design fully branded, customizable event pages that feel true to your school’s identity, sparking excitement and nostalgia at first glance. Discover how 👉 https://hubs.li/Q042SVd-0 Digital marketing research done by Nunify shows, that optimized landing pages with strong visuals or user-generated content convert up to 7%. Create a highly effective alumni event page today, and watch registrations skyrocket 🚀📈 #EventMarketing #DigitalEngagement #LandingPageDesign #AlumniEvents #OpenApplyFeatures #EducationMarketing