Macalester College Books $1.56M on Gift Agreement Platform in First 6 Months

Macalester College has long been recognized for its strong donor community and commitment to creating meaningful philanthropic experiences. But behind the scenes, its advancement team faced a familiar challenge: a pledge documentation process that worked, but required too much time, too many tools, and too many manual follow-ups.

Pledge agreements moved through emails, shared docs, and disconnected e-signature platforms. Reminders were pulled twice a year through a manual CRM export. And with rising donor expectations, the process simply wasn't built to scale.

That's why Macalester turned to Givzey.

A Unified Platform That Changed Everything

With Givzey, Macalester consolidated the entire pledge agreement lifecycle into one intuitive system. Agreements are created, reviewed, delivered, and signed without the usual back-and-forth — and without juggling multiple tools.

Just as importantly, automated pledge reminders now go out on a donor-specific cadence. Instead of twice-a-year bulk reminders, Macalester's supporters now receive communications aligned with their giving schedule, their preferences, and their individual circumstances.

"It's a smarter, more compassionate way to engage our supporters," says Macalester's AVP of Advancement Operations, Kaylee Highstrom.

The result is a process that is not just faster, but more donor-centric.

Quick Implementation, Immediate Results

Macalester's team was fully live within days. The onboarding was simple, the team felt confident immediately, and early wins were visible right away.

In their first six months alone, Macalester booked $1.56M in pledges through the platform — a clear indicator that the streamlined experience resonated with donors and staff alike.

Automation freed time. Transparency improved internal collaboration. And donors now receive a more thoughtful, consistent experience — without adding work for staff.

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See the Full Story

Macalester's journey shows how modernizing pledge documentation can transform both internal efficiency and donor engagement — especially when automation works behind the scenes to enhance stewardship.

Read the full customer spotlight to see how Macalester is using Givzey to streamline operations, deliver donor-friendly reminders, and strengthen long-term giving commitments.

Schedule a demo today to explore what these results could look like for your team.