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…
Finding Your Way — Belonging
[I have been trying new things and, specifically, posting on Medium. com. You can find this post and others at kathy-edersheim.medium.com] You know what you are looking for and you…
Community or Network: What’s the Difference?
(As published on Medium.com https://kathy-edersheim.medium.com/community-or-network-whats-the-difference-ac844f9beb08) Communities and networks (of people) are closely related concepts in that they describe how you connect to other people. Both are important. The differences between…
Alumni Relations for Community Colleges
Here is a video that provides guidance on starting and building a robust alumni association for community colleges to support the institution and the alumni. (You give us 22 minutes,…
7 Questions About Your Member Experience
When you are interested in joining a community or increasing your level of involvement, you want to make sure that it is the right place for you.
8 Ways to Foster Member Loyalty
Each organization and its community are unique based on the purpose and the membership. Yet there are some “universal truths” that need to be recognized so that the entity will grow and thrive.