Case Study: Saint Joseph’s College of Maine boosts Giving Day donations by 230% with Boost My School

Saint Joseph’s College boosts Giving Day donations 230% with Boost My School

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, a liberal arts college, faced significant fundraising challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced campus closures and disrupted their traditional strategies. With a downturn in phonathon response rates and the loss of student volunteers, the advancement team needed a new approach for their annual Giving Day. They partnered with Boost My School for its giving and engagement platform to build a stronger digital community.

Boost My School implemented a customized online strategy featuring a dedicated landing page, real-time donor updates, and gamified affinity challenges. This solution helped Saint Joseph’s College shift its focus to donor participation over dollar amounts. The results were a 230% growth in donations from the previous year, with 537 donors raising $227k, and 75% of gifts made online.

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