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Jackson, Laura Christion – Currents, 1995
The experiences of several colleges and universities in expanding, streamlining, and enhancing alumni association regional programs are presented. Issues discussed include event attendance, offering services efficiently, conducting focus groups, designing events and selecting speakers, and communicating with leaders and members. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Attendance Patterns, College Administration, Group Membership
Factor, Lori A. – Currents, 1996
Ingredients for a successful alumni association membership campaign are outlined, including clear objectives for the campaign; support of staff, board, and administration; careful timing; focus on college events; strategically targeted mailing audience; appropriate type of mailing; unique message; attention-getting format; follow-up; and use of…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Group Membership
Heemann, Warren – Currents, 1990
Highlights of 1989-90 for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education are reviewed, including record-breaking conferences, growth of programs for independent elementary and secondary schools, a newsletter for two-year colleges, more and better publications, information services, institutional and public-affairs services, larger…
Descriptors: Administrators, Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Membership
Amos, Ralph – Currents, 1995
Advice is offered for developing and strengthening college alumni special interest groups. These include setting clear guidelines; striving for membership quantity and enthusiasm; focusing on a mission; developing strong and creative leaders; sharing responsibility among staff; setting reasonable objectives; and finding financial support. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Ethnic Groups
Kraft, Benjamin F. – Currents, 1992
A survey of 133 college alumni association directors investigated trends in chapter organization and services. Results revealed new emphases on community service and continuing education to appeal to a younger, more diverse, more career-oriented membership. Although chapter social activities continue, they are less emphasized. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Attitudes, Community Services, Continuing Education
Crowther, Connie – Currents, 1989
Guidelines for establishing an effective fund-raising board include knowing the group's and the institution's mission, getting expert help, recruiting helpful individuals, making expectations clear, giving trustees honest information, promoting trustee self-examination, getting a key leader to direct recruitment, welcoming new leadership, having…
Descriptors: College Administration, Communication (Thought Transfer), Consultants, Expectation
