Fundraising Tech Fenwick High School currently leverages Blackbaud for donor management and has a sizable revenue base, indicating a mature advancement program with room to optimize. There is an opportunity to integrate Blackbaud with a modern marketing automation layer (for example using SendGrid) to automate donor journeys, improve segmentation, and boost online giving and recurring gifts. Propose a bundled solution that includes data hygiene, analytics dashboards, and training for the development team. Target buyers: Chief Advancement Officer and IT leader, with collaboration from the finance and executive team.
Compliance & Training May 2026 discrimination suit highlights potential compliance and HR risk areas. This creates an opportunity to offer HR policy management, incident reporting, and anti-harassment training solutions that track completion and support regulatory readiness. Propose an LMS or policy workflow platform that integrates with existing systems, with reporting for board and administration. Primary buyers: HR Director, Principal, and Legal/Compliance leads.
Leadership Transition The appointment of Fenwick's first president suggests strategic realignment and budget considerations for governance, marketing, and technology initiatives. This opens doors for ROI-focused proposals that demonstrate the impact of modernization on admissions, fundraising, and student experience. Offer executive-ready ROI analyses and strategic roadmaps, aligned to private Catholic school priorities. Engage with the President, Principal, and Senior Leadership Team.
Admissions Growth Fenwick's strong academic profile and National Merit semi-finalists position it well to attract families with enhanced digital outreach. There is value in CRM-driven admissions workflows, inquiry capture, campus visit scheduling, and virtual engagement (videos, tours). Propose an integrated admissions solution with marketing automation, website optimization, and analytics to improve conversion. Key stakeholders: Admissions Director, Marketing Lead, and IT.
Alumni Engagement With Blackbaud in use, Fenwick can deepen donor retention and major gifts through an enhanced alumni network and event management. Opportunities include alumni portal, targeted giving campaigns, volunteer management, and integrated event ticketing. Propose a scalable donor stewardship program and community-building platform to drive recurring donations and engagement. Primary buyers: Development/Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Events teams.