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Aspire Institute's Success with Full Fabric CRM and Admissions Management Platform

Empowering Future Leaders: The Genesis of Aspire Institute
Location

Massachusetts, USA

Products

Foundation

Origin

Website

aspireleaders.org

The Challenge

The Aspire Institute is  an independent non-profit organization with a mission to empower low-income, first-generation college students worldwide. Born from the prestigious halls of Harvard University, Aspire Institute believes in a future where every young person achieves their full potential and contributes their leadership and talents to build thriving communities. The Aspire Leaders Program is a fully funded leadership development program,  delivered online through self-paced courses and virtual classrooms, to prepare these students to become leaders in their communities and achieve their full potential academically and professionally.

Seeking a Partner to Harness Aspire Institute’s Growth Potential

When launching the Aspire Leaders Program, Aspire Institute sought a partner with higher education experience and an innovative mindset. Aspire Institute was seeking a software solution to help design the student journey from initial enquiry to graduation, automating most tasks while providing an exceptional and personalized student experience. The institute required a robust CRM and admissions management platform that could handle the student enquiry and application process and support a comprehensive five-stage evaluation and selection process.

A Strategic Partnership: Leveraging Full Fabric for Success

Aspire Institute found in Full Fabric a trusted partner and chose its CRM and admissions management platform. Full Fabric offered an integrated suite of tools that addressed the institute's specific needs:


Landing Pages and Event Management:

Full Fabric's landing pages and event management functions allow Aspire Institute to create engaging and informative landing pages to capture leads and manage events efficiently and ultimately attract and engage prospects, students and alumni. 


Email Campaigns and Workflows:

The platform's email campaign and workflow functionalities are pivotal in nurturing students at scale. Aspire Institute uses these tools to send personalized emails and automated workflows to keep prospective students informed and engaged throughout the student journey.


Admissions Management:

Managing over 150,000 applications was streamlined with Full Fabric's admissions management features. The platform also supports Aspire by creating a five-stage evaluation and selection review  process, ensuring a thorough and fair assessment of each applicant.


Alumni Engagement:

Aspire leverages Full Fabric to keep alumni engaged through ongoing communication, specific alumni events and the provision of lifelong learning opportunities such as extended leadership programs. These are offered to alumni who have completed all stages and modules of the Aspire Leaders Program,  ensuring alumni remain connected and supported.

Realizing Aspire's Mission to provide every student with equal access to quality education

Through their partnership with Full Fabric, Aspire Institute achieved outstanding results, supporting over 150,000 applicants from more than 180 countries. The comprehensive and user-friendly platform contributed to an impressive 62% submission rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in guiding prospective students through the application process. This high level of engagement and efficiency ensured that Aspire could identify and select top candidates from a diverse and global pool, furthering their mission to empower future leaders worldwide.

Conclusion

By adopting Full Fabric as their CRM and admissions management platform, Aspire Institute successfully managed its comprehensive application process, nurtured leads effectively, and maintained strong engagement with its alumni. Full Fabric's comprehensive suite of tools supported Aspire in achieving its mission to empower first-generation college students worldwide, ultimately contributing to the development of future leaders in diverse communities.

Full Fabric has been an invaluable partner in our mission to empower future leaders. Their platform has not only streamlined our application process but also enhanced our ability to engage with students and alumni effectively. Their expertise in higher education and innovative approach have been instrumental in helping us design a seamless student journey from initial inquiry to enrollment. With Full Fabric, we are confident in our ability to select the top candidates and continue to grow our program.
Meena Sonea
Chief Executive Officer

The Challenge

The Challenge

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