This month, we've celebrated the 2022 graduating class on all their achievements, topped off with a fantastic spring commencement ceremony! We know you're anxious to stay engaged with UGA's newest breed of alumni and build strong relationships for the future. Here's what you should know to make that process successful: 

May 2022 graduation information will be requested at the beginning of June. It will be available for data requests and communications mid-month. 

If you would like more information on the Spring 2022 graduate upload, we have provided a list of FAQs. 

No more digging through your email to find previous editions of Tips & Tricks. You can now access information from any Tips & Tricks newsletter dating back to 2014 on the GAIL Resources site! Check it out here or visit the Resources tab on the homepage.

Interested in tracking alumni to their respective dorms? Residence Halls are now tagged in GAIL as an Educational Involvement Type. More than 50,000 alumni have been coded to one of the 27 units. No actual dates are provided but the data goes back to at least 4 to 5 years.  

You should now be requesting all Event Registration Pages through our new ticketing system, TeamDyamix. Learn more about that process here. Also, be on the lookout for the next stage of this transition which includes Query/Selection/Reporting requests. 

A constituent may opt of UGA communications at any time. We manage those opt outs through solicit codes. But, we've all heard the saying 'nothing lasts forever.' That holds true for most solicit codes. Read more on when solicit codes should end. 

Confused on what's the difference? The event contact is connected to your event location. You may or may not have one assigned for your event. The event coordinator is the overseer of the event. Multiple people can be assigned to this role and they're able to create tasks and reminders for the event. Check out this guide if you're stuck on which role to assign. 

There may be times you have to share sensitive GAIL data. It is your responsibility to keep the data from falling into the wrong hands. One way to protect the personal information of constituents is to always send data through SendFiles. Not sure how to use the sharing service? This article walks you step-by-step.

We're always doing our best to bring you new and fun things as you navigate GAIL. That's why we're proud to introduce GAIL Greats! Think of it as "VIP" - only better! GAIL Greats are skilled users who go above and beyond to advance the database. They're also nominated by their very own peers! So if you know someone deserving of the title, tell us what makes them GAIL Great. You may see them highlighted in the next edition of Tips & Tricks.  

This could soon be you!

Advancement Services is committed to giving you the best GAIL experience possible. As the database constantly evolves, we want to hear from you on how we can make things better. This survey will allow you to request new features in GAIL, leave reviews on trainings and support resources and submit ideas for future Tips & Tricks. We appreciate your feedback in advance!