NEMCC's Eaton and Johnson present at statewide conference

by Michael H. Miller

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (07/26/2024) — Northeast Mississippi Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Development Foundation and Alumni Association D. Patrick Eaton along with Tiffany Johnson, the Foundation's Fiscal Officer, recently presented at the 2024 annual Mississippi Community College Alumni & Advancement Association (MSCCAAA) state conference.

Eaton and Johnson presented on the importance of using Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions to manage and nurture relationships with alumni and donors.

Johnson and Eaton's presentation provided valuable insights into how a CRM database can house critical information about donors and alumni, enhancing the ability to cultivate these essential relationships effectively.

Eaton and Johnson's statewide presentation highlighted the best practices and strategic approaches in donor and alumni relationship management, emphasizing the role of technology in fostering lasting connections and ensuring the sustained support of community college initiatives.

During the conference, representatives from all 15 of the Magnolia State's community colleges converged to discuss and endorse the upcoming 2025 legislative recommendations produced by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC).

The Mississippi Community College Alumni & Advancement Association state conference also saw endorsements from other key organizations, including the Mississippi Community College Board, the Mississippi Faculty Association for Community and Junior Colleges, the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College Trustees Association, Student VOICES, and the Mississippi Association of Adult and Continuing Education.