10 Benefits of Alumni Events
Alumni events can be a valuable investment for educational institutions and organizations for several reasons, but their worthiness depends on various factors, including the goals, resources, and alumni community of…
10 Ideas to Make Homecoming Memorable
Alumni homecoming is usually a day-long happening often centered around an annual sporting event that brings former students back to their alma mater to reconnect, celebrate, and relive memories. Hosting…
8 (More) Creative Alumni Event Ideas
Offering alumni events that appeal to the varied interests of your alumni means balancing traditional events with new types of programs. While you can improve your standard events based on…
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…
Online and In-person: A blended approach to alumni engagement
Both online and in-person modes of engagement have benefits and can be effective depending on your goals, resources, and the preferences of your alumni community. When possible, it is a…
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…
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…
Commencement – of the Alumni Relationship
It is that exciting time of year for many schools and universities when you will be welcoming a new generation of alums! Yes, commencement should live up to its name and be the beginning of a lifelong relationship for the newest graduates with your school.
Networks and Mentors and Careers, oh my!
The results from the Impactrics Assessment are in: successful alumni organizations offer alumni and students networking opportunities, career support, and mentoring programs.