Events for Alumni Athletes (Part 2)
To establish a robust alumni organization, for athletes or other groups, there needs to be a cycle of events and engagement opportunities. There are some tried and true events that…
Events for the Athletics Alumni Community
Conducting events for the athletics alumni community can be a great way to engage former student-athletes, foster a sense of camaraderie, and strengthen their connection with their alma mater. Here…
Challenges and Opportunities for Alumni Athlete Engagement
Building Connections Beyond the Field Alumni athlete engagement has immense potential for educational institutions, sports organizations, and athletes themselves. It offers opportunities for mentorship, networking, fundraising, and continued support, both…
Measures of Alumni Engagement: A deeper dive
Measuring alumni engagement is essential to understand the effectiveness of your efforts and to identify areas for improvement. The key is for your institution to measure what is important to…
How Alumni Athletes Can Support the University
Athletics alumni can and do support their university in various ways, contributing to the success and growth of the athletics program and the institution as a whole. Here are some…
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…
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…
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…