Fundraising Momentum Leverage the record $7.5M gift to position Saint Mary’s College as a strong donor-friendly partner. Opportunities exist to offer advanced CRM fundraising modules, targeted donor analytics, and personalized stewardship programs to scale their fundraising campaigns and alumni engagement.

VR Nursing Expansion The launch of VR and disaster simulation experiences in the nursing program signals a focus on immersive learning. Potential sales targets include simulation software platforms, VR hardware provisioning, content libraries, and integration with existing LMS for scalable clinical training.

Technology Stack Fit With AWS, SQL, iModules, and other tools in use, Saint Mary’s College may benefit from cloud-based data analytics, CRM optimization, and marketing automation enhancements. Propose solutions that deepen data-driven decision making and streamline donor, student, and alumni communications.

Alumni Engagement Active alum fundraising and scholarships indicate a strong network. There is opportunity for alumni portal enhancements, secure giving channels, event management, and scholarship administration systems to improve engagement and recurring giving.

Strategic Partnerships Recent collaborations with community and cultural organizations (South Bend Youth Symphony, League of Women Voters) suggest openness to private-public partnerships. Explore consulting, program sponsorships, and collaborative grant management tools to support community-facing initiatives and expand visibility.