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Development and Alumni Systems

Overview The DARWIN (Development and Alumni Relations Web-based Information Network) program includes Blackbaud eCRM, a vendor-hosted database product that allows the University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) to coordinate, manage, and report on their fundraising activities. In the fall of 2011, interactive access to a new online community for alumni will be added. 

IS&T also supports E-mail Forwarding for Life (EFL) for all alumni.
Available To Staff, Departments, Alumni
Benefits These systems help foster and facilitate closer relationships between the University and alumni, and support the advancement goals set by University leadership.
Key Features
  • Convenient and secure web-based access to accurate information
  • See the Blackbaud eCRM overview page for list of its specific features
Requirements See information on Blackbaud eCRM for specific requirements
Cost No charge
Getting Started
  • Staff seeking access to Blackbaud eCRM should read the information on that page
  • If you have questions about the Alumni Online Community, please contact the Alumni Online Community Help Desk at 617-353-4000 or aochelp@bu.edu.
  • Alumni wishing to establish e-mail forwarding should first register for the Alumni Online Community, then follow the links there to sign up for E-mail Forwarding for Life.