15 Ways to Engage Alumni Online
Alumni relations is about building community and calling on alumni to participate. Engaging alumni online is a great way to further a sense of community, maintain strong connections, and encourage…
Benchmarks and Goals in Measuring Success
In the world of program management and institutional improvement, the question of how to measure success is paramount. When assessing the effectiveness of its efforts, an institution should distinguish between…
How to build an Athletics Alumni Community
Building an athletics alumni community requires deliberate efforts and strategies to engage former student-athletes and create a sense of connection and pride in their alma mater. Typically the effort would…
Creating an Alumni Newsletter for Today
It is crucial to keep alumni informed about the institution but, in our world of instant communications and information overload, the traditional "here we are" newsletters are losing some of…
The importance of an Athletics Alumni Community
The athletics alumni community holds significant importance for universities and colleges because it builds on strong ties from the student experience as well as a point of pride for the…
The Power of an Alumni Portal (vs Social Media Groups)
Communications by the institution and among the alumni are critical to the alumni relations effort. Social media is a quick and frequent way to communicate to alumni and among alumni.…
Getting Inspiration from the biggest University Athletics Communities
Good ideas and inspiration often come from looking at the best or most successful in their pursuit which is true in university athletics. As a player, as a coach, as…
10 Reasons To Go Digital With Your Communications
While physical mail used to be a common and effective communication method, its effectiveness in alumni relations has diminished. Here are 10 reasons to go digital with your communications because…
Challenges and Opportunities for Alumni Engagement
An alum’s engagement and volunteering can experience fluctuations for a variety of reasons. Recognizing and addressing these factors offers the institution a chance to rejuvenate and enhance alumni involvement, especially…
14 Ways to Connect with Your Alumni
Connecting with alumni requires a diverse set of communication channels to reach different segments of your alumni community. Here are some communication channels you can use to keep your alumni…