MatchMaker named Platinum finalist for CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

Submitted by Katie on December 6, 2019.
MatchMaker team members
MatchMaker team members

MatchMaker was honored with a CASE Platinum level award for Best Practices in Advancement Services. MatchMaker uses an algorithm to discover untapped potential for alumni award nominees and other constituent engagement. Think of it like match.com but for advancement recognition and engagement. Erin Kirby, David Bambrey, and Sam Hendon all represent Illinois on the team and partnered with Tanweer Alam, Dan Biggs, Shweta Jayaram, Deepthi Kandukuri, Naresh Kulkarni, and Varun Vattikonda from the University of Illinois Foundation. To learn more about MatchMaker and how to involve your unit, please contact Erin Kirby.

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