Ep. 45 - How SBU is connecting with alumni and donors with Director of Development Brad Sullard

SBU's Director of Development, Brad Sullard, joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to talk about his ministry career that led him back to SBU in his current role. His work consists of engaging with alumni and donors, but not just to get them to give back to the university. He spends a lot of his time listening and building connections to strengthen affections for SBU and share the amazing things happening on our campus. Brad's love for SBU and his heart for people will be an encouragement to you. Enjoy! Takeaways The most important thing is to share your SBU experience. Referrals from alumni are critical for engagement. Communication about campus life inspires alumni involvement. Alumni are encouraged by hearing about current events. Sharing experiences can remind alumni of their own time at SBU. Effective communication fosters a sense of community. Inspiration can lead to increased referrals and donations. Engaging alumni helps maintain a vibrant campus culture. Personal connections are key to alumni relations. Encouraging alumni to refer others strengthens the network.