Engaging Alumni on Social Media (Part 2)
Engaging alumni means having the alumni themselves take action on behalf of the community. The types of interaction and sharing on social media will continue to evolve with new platforms…
Engaging Alumni On Social Media (Part 1)
Harnessing the power of social media has become an essential strategy for institutions to maintain a vibrant and connected alumni community. As digital platforms evolve, they will affect how we…
8 (More) Helpful Hacks to Engage ‘Millennial Alumni’
Millennials are connected – to each other. Here are eight more ideas for getting these GOLD alumni to connect and engage with and through your institution: Microlearning Content: Create short,…
10 Helpful Hacks to Engage ‘Millennial Alumni’
One of the biggest challenges in alumni relations is engaging young alumni, often defined as GOLD or graduates of the last decade. The new generation requires a new approach to…
Social Media Challenges for Alumni Relations
While social media can be a powerful tool for engaging alumni, there are several challenges that institutions should be aware of when using these platforms for alumni engagement: Privacy Concerns:…
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…
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 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.…
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…
Alumni Relations – Industry Status Report
According to the Impactrics Assessment Survey, many alumni relations programs from around the world are putting foundational structures in place as they begin to engage alumni as volunteers and donors.