Every university needs money. Tuition covers only part of the expense of running a huge campus operation. Where does the rest come from? You guessed it: alumni.

SJU wanted to reach out to both high-profile and mid-level donors. Of course some basic facts and figures were a necessary part of the presentation. But how do you achieve that mix of magic and nostalgia? Pictures, pictures, pictures…and video and music to bring the alumni back to college.

With their Ontra Presentation, development officers are able to tailor their presentation to their audience, whether it’s a high-profile donor or an interested alumnus. Within minutes, they can select their what aspects of the SJU they need to present -- facts and figures, video from last week’s basketball game, sweeping pictures of the campus, even testimonial video from faculty and administration. And the “college moments” are sprinkled liberally throughout.

“Ontra Presentation software allows us to create incredibly dynamic presentations that are easy for our Development Officers to use. We have certainly set ourselves apart from the pack.”

--Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development