The Problem

Fragmented tech hinders alumni engagement

The true cost of using multiple disparate technologies to run your alumni network

Fragmented alumni engagement

Many universities rely on outdated systems that create a disjointed experience for alumni, leading to:

  • Decreased participation in events and programs
  • Reduced volunteer involvement
  • Lower donation rates

Inefficient group management

Managing diverse groups, classes, and chapters can be overwhelming, resulting in:

  • Inconsistent communication
  • Difficulty adhering to institutional governance
  • Underutilized potential of sub-communities

Limited fundraising and advancement capabilities

Traditional methods of fundraising and advancement often fall short, causing:

  • Missed opportunities for targeted campaigns
  • Inability to leverage alumni strengths effectively
  • Lack of personalized engagement strategies

Disconnected research and industry collaboration

Many institutions struggle to foster meaningful connections between academia and industry, leading to:

  • Underutilized research potential
  • Missed opportunities for partnerships
  • Limited knowledge sharing and innovation

Data management and privacy concerns

With increasing data privacy regulations, institutions face:

  • Compliance challenges with FERPA, GDPR, and other standards
  • Difficulty in maintaining up-to-date alumni information
  • Inability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
The Solution

A tailored approach for each educational institution

Hivebrite’s comprehensive and flexible platform helps universities, colleges, and campus programs:

Empower groups, classes, and chapters

Foster independent sub-communities while maintaining institutional governance

Nurture relationships & drive advancement

Leverage alumni strengths to support growth and long-term success

Cultivate research & industry hubs

Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across your ecosystem

“With Hivebrite, Notre Dame was able to set up a COVID-19 response fundraising campaign in under half an hour that was seen by over 100,000 potential donors worldwide.”
Brandon Tabor / Director of Marketing Operations, University of Notre Dame
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“Hivebrite’s platform has made parts of my working day 110% easier by empowering Fulbrighters to connect, exchange, and collaborate with each other.”
Rob Ellis / Community Manager, Fulbrighter
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“With Hivebrite, we can give 90% of our members 100% of what they want. Our impressive growth stats for 2023 are a testament to the value of our community and Hivebrite’s user-friendliness.”
Terence Sinkfield / Vice President, Alumni Support, West Point Association of Graduates
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Key features designed for higher education

Groups and sub-communities

Create targeted engagement through private, public, or invisible sub-communities that empower group leaders to manage their own branded spaces with distinct permissions and communications for specific interests, locations, or specialties

Mentoring

Create customizable mentorship programs through flexible matching options and branded experiences that empower administrators to streamline mentor-mentee relationships while maintaining full visibility over program performance and community engagement.

Jobs and opportunities

Create a versatile opportunities board that enables sharing of jobs, internships, and volunteer positions while integrating external sources and leveraging community engagement through customizable workflows, notifications, and peer-sharing capabilities.

News, content, and resources

Create a comprehensive content ecosystem through a searchable resource library that enables administrators to share targeted news, media, and richly formatted content while fostering user engagement through organized folders, tags, and response mechanisms.

Journeys

Create structured learning paths through customizable content journeys that guide members’ onboarding and engagement while tracking their progress through categorized modules, time estimates, and detailed user interaction metrics.

Events and ticketing

Create engaging online and in-person events through an integrated management system that enables RSVP tracking, paid ticketing, QR code functionality, and virtual delivery options while leveraging community features to enhance attendee experience before, during, and after each event.

Community analytics

Intuitive dashboards provide a complete view of your community’s health and engagement, with specialized reporting aligned to CASE’s four engagement categories (Philanthropic, Volunteerism, Experiential, and Communication). Every interaction within your platform contributes to a deeper understanding of your advancement efforts and helps demonstrate the full scope of alumni involvement.

Donations and giving

Transform your platform into a powerful fundraising hub by seamlessly integrating donation capabilities into your existing community ecosystem. Whether running annual fund drives, special campaigns, or event-specific fundraising initiatives, Hivebrite’s giving features provide a natural extension of your engagement strategy, allowing members to support causes they care about within a familiar environment.

By the numbers: Hivebrite’s impact on higher education institutions

36%

The Notre Dame alumni community saw a 36% increase in event and membership revenue within a year of launch.

27%

Fulbright’s alumni community saw an active member rate of 27% in a single month.

22.5K

West Point Association of graduates experienced 22,500 community visits per month in 2023.

What sets Hivebrite apart from other competing options?

Unparalleled customization

Tailor your community platform to perfectly fit your organization’s unique needs and brand identity. Extensive features fill gaps in your tech stack while powerful integrations connect to your existing systems to achieve strategic goals.

Security and compliance

Hivebrite prioritizes data security and compliance by implementing advanced AES-256 encryption, regular penetration testing, and maintaining certifications like ISO27001 and PCI-DSS. We adhere to GDPR and CCPA-CPRA regulations, ensuring secure protection and handling of your information.

Support built for success

Hivebrite is more than just a platform; we are your partner. Support offerings include training, ongoing strategic and tactical guidance and professional services. We help organizations continuously evolve their communities to meet changing business landscapes and community needs.

Partner spotlight

As a CASE Bronze Educational Partner, Hivebrite is committed to advancing excellence in educational advancement. Our platform aligns seamlessly with CASE’s global standards for alumni engagement measurement, enabling institutions to track and analyze engagement across all four key dimensions: Philanthropic, Volunteerism, Experiential, and Communication. This partnership reflects our dedication to supporting advancement professionals with tools that meet industry best practices and drive meaningful constituent relationships.

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Higher education certifications

Hivebrite achieves TX-RAMP Level 1 certification, demonstrating its commitment to robust cybersecurity practices and compliance with Texas state standards, making it a more trusted platform choice for Texas educational institutions and state agencies.

Hivebrite is proud to hold the prestigious ISO27001 certification, which underscores our commitment to implementing and maintaining robust information security management systems.

Hivebrite’s adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification demonstrates our dedication to secure payment processing.

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