Fundraising Solution for Universities

Executive Summary

LakeB2B’s fundraising enablement platform is built to empower universities to unlock their full philanthropic potential by targeting high-net-worth alumni through hyper-personalized outreach. By combining global contact intelligence, career trajectory data, real-time behavioral insights, and multi-channel creative campaigns, LakeB2B helps institutions  scale their alumni contributions across all tiers of wealth and engagement.

Objective

Raise funds from influential alumni by:

  • Personalizing outreach based on alumni career trajectories
  • Using data intelligence to segment and prioritize donors
  • Running multi-touch, multi-channel campaigns with tailored narratives
  • Supporting cause-specific, emotion-driven campaigns

Target Segments (Ideal Alumni Profiles)

Segment Persona Description Fundraising Narrative
C-Suite Alumni CEOs, CFOs, Founders “Be a legacy builder. Shape future leaders.”
VCs & Angel Investors Startup founders, fund managers “Empower innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.”
Corporate Executives Directors, VPs in MNCs “Give back to your roots. Fund growth.”
Healthcare & Law Alumni MDs, Partners at law firms “Advance specialized education and impact lives.”
Young Achievers High-earning tech/finance leaders under 40 “Join the Early Impact Circle. Inspire now.”

Each segment is mapped with intent signals, job history, location, and wealth bracket to identify likelihood of engagement and optimal channel.

Understanding the Target Audience

Fundraising Tracks

  • General scholarships
  • Research chairs
  • Innovation labs

  • Auditorium/classroom naming
  • Legacy fellowships
  • Global education funders

  • Donors commit capital and mentorship to incubators
  • Focused on entrepreneurship and impact investing

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Women in Leadership
  • ESG Education
  • First-Gen Student Scholarships

Data-Led Outreach Enablement

  • 31,90,000+ USA University alumni
  • Global alumni database across 730 million verified contacts in 189 countries
  • Graduation University/ College
  • Employment and company size
  • Job title and seniority level
  • Location (U.S., EU, APAC)
  • Public giving history
  • Intent Insights and Social activity on LinkedIn/Meta
  • Wealth tier prioritization (UHNWIs, HNWIs, Affluent Professionals)
  • Past engagement behavior
  • Connection to university activities and groups

Multi-Channel Campaign Creative Plan

Hyper-Personalized Email Campaign (3-Step Journey)

LinkedIn Outreach Sequence

“Hi [FirstName], as a fellow Kelley alum, I’d love to connect and share a new initiative transforming student success at Kelley.”

“Thanks for connecting! We’re launching a personalized alumni legacy program — a chance for top alumni like you to mentor and support rising leaders. Would love to share how you can make an impact.”

  • Slide 1: “From Wayne State to C-Suite — Your Journey Inspires.”
  • Slide 2: “Now, your legacy can empower 10 more like you.”
  • Slide 3: “Build a personalized impact fund in your name.”
  • CTA: “Join the Stanford Legacy Circle”

WhatsApp Follow-Up (For Warm Alumni List)

“Hi [FirstName], we’re reaching out to select alumni who’ve made significant career strides post-Harvard. We’re forming an Impact Circle — a donor-mentor group shaping the future of Kelley. Would you be open to a quick Zoom session with the Dean next week?”

Direct Mailer (High Net Worth Alumni)

Event-Based Campaigns

Sector-Specific Virtual Dinners:

  • “Wall Street Alumni for Upenn”
  • “Tech Titans of Kelly”
  • “Global Alumni for Impact”

Event Invite Sample Email:

Subject: Exclusive Invite: Umass Global Impact Circle Dinner with Dean

Body: Join a curated circle of distinguished alumni to co-create a fund that will define the future of business education.

Date: [Insert]
Host: [Dean or Notable Alum]
CTA: [Reserve Your Seat]

Amplification Strategy

  • Alumni who visit donation landing pages are retargeted across LinkedIn, Meta, and YouTube with inspiring stories.
  • Influential alumni are profiled in videos or quote posts and invited to tag peers to join the giving movement.
  • Press releases highlighting major alumni contributions
  • Guest op-eds in university and business journals

Sample Campaign Calendar (First 90 Days)

Week Activity
Week 1 Upload Alumni Data, Segment Donor Lists
Week 2 Launch Email Nurture Series 1 (C-Suite + VCs)
Week 3 LinkedIn Campaign Begins + Connection Requests
Week 4 MDs, Partners at law firms
Week 5 Follow-Up Call/Text Campaign for Warm Leads
Week 6 First Sector Dinner — Finance & Wall Street Alumni
Week 7 LinkedIn Carousel Series 2 — Impact Profiles
Week 8 Roundtable with Dean for Early Impact Circle
Week 9 Fund Progress Dashboard Update to Donors
Week 10 Feature Alumni Stories Across Channels

Fundraising Outcome Goals (12-Month Horizon)

Tier # Donors Avg. Donation Total Raised
Platinum 20 $100,000+ $2M+
Gold 50 $25,000+ $1.25M
Silver 200 $5,000+ $1M
Bronze 500 $1,000+ $500K

Projected Total: $4.75M+

Why Universities Choose LakeB2B

  • Precision Alumni Data: Global contact coverage + behavioral filters
  • AI-Powered Personalization: Messaging tailored to industry, values, history
  • Omni-Channel Activation: Email, LinkedIn, Direct Mail, WhatsApp, Events
  • Real-Time Dashboards: Track giving intent, opens, click-throughs, pipeline
  • Campaign Studio: Launch 12-month calendar in under 14 days

Next Steps