Building Better Applications: Donor Intent Done Right

Summer is the ideal time to evaluate your scholarship structure and ensure your application process truly reflects donor intent. In this session, we’ll walk through how Blackbaud Award Management helps you translate donor criteria into clear, accurate, and student‑friendly application setups. You’ll see how thoughtful summer planning can reduce confusion, improve matching accuracy, and set your team up for a more efficient fall awarding cycle.

What you can expect to see:

• How to map donor intent directly into application and eligibility criteria

• Tools for simplifying complex funds and reducing manual interpretation

• Strategies for summer cleanup to prepare for fall applications

• Examples of optimized application structures from peer institutions

• Tips for improving matching accuracy before awarding season begins

This event is the perfect opportunity for teams looking to use summer as a strategic reset.