As scholarship priorities evolve, donor expectations shift, and institutional needs change, even the most successful Blackbaud Award Management programs can benefit from a regular review. Join us for a practical, structured approach to evaluating the health of your awarding system and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.

Through a framework built around the who, what, when, where, why, and how of scholarship management, you'll learn how to assess system performance, identify operational bottlenecks, validate alignment with donor intent and institutional goals, and implement iterative improvements that drive stronger outcomes.

This session will help you apply structured curiosity to your program by asking the right questions:

• What's working well and should be preserved?
• Where are workflows breaking down?
• Are review and awarding processes still meeting stakeholder needs?
• Are opportunities aligned with current donor agreements and institutional priorities?
• What changes should be made today to improve next year's results?

Leave with an annual optimization checklist and a repeatable strategy for keeping your awarding platform efficient, compliant, and positioned for long-term success.