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Dessoff, Alan L. – Currents, 1993
Alumni leaders should be included in a school or college capital campaign drive. The alumni office can help find prospects, provide events and programs for fund raising, promote the campaign, involve alumni staff members. Alumni themselves can assist in campaign planning and inspire others to give by donating themselves. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Alumni, Alumni Associations, Cooperation
Franklin, Christine G. – Currents, 1993
Effective fund raising among graduate school alumni requires efforts that differ from those used with undergraduate alumni. Working with school-based or umbrella alumni organizations, staffing, and development of services and programs appropriate to this population are keys to success. Reunions, career roundtables, orientation, mentor programs,…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Fund Raising, Graduate Study
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
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
Harris, April – Currents, 1995
College alumni associations can use new events management software for effective, innovative event planning. Possible applications are illustrated in the cases of three universities. Information is provided on planning time, budget, hardware and software used, software uses, evidence of event success, and lessons learned. Planning considerations…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Planning
Christion, Laura – Currents, 1992
Successful techniques for administering alumni associations are described, including a live mascot (University of Redlands, California, bulldog), ethical/social focus reflecting institutional mission (University of Notre Dame, Illinois), humorous gifts for board members resulting in high attendance and participation (University of Idaho), and…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Environment, Governing Boards
Todd, Barbara Tipsord – Currents, 1992
The administration's adviser to the Illinois State University Student Alumni Council examines the benefits of student participation in alumni affairs, outlines some considerations in the creation and development of a new student alumni program, and suggests program possibilities for different constituencies, including alumni, students, future…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Alumni Associations, College Administration
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
McKee, Joan M.; Larson, Wendy Ann – Currents, 1991
Successful alumni travel programs require good organization, careful targeting, and attention to detail. Planning includes understanding audience demographics, choosing an appropriate tour, knowing current travel trends and constraints, selecting the best host for the group, calculation of costs and tax limitations, choosing a good agent, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Alumni Associations, Alumni Education, Budgeting
Feudo, John – Currents, 1996
Five tactics used by the University of Massachusetts to make alumni operations effective with minimal cost include assuring the campus administration's commitment to alumni club programming, training chapter volunteers on campus and through regional visits, controlling mailing costs, planning events in a cost-effective manner, and deciding whether…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Kobara, John – Currents, 1994
Results of a national survey of colleges and universities concerning alumni involvement in off-campus community service programs indicate a broad variety of activities. Steps to take in establishing and managing an alumni association community service project are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Community Action
Scalzo, Teresa – Currents, 1993
College alumni associations are using a variety of approaches to improve alumni participation. Surveying alumni for needs and preferences can be fruitful. Program ideas include career planning, parent programs, community service, student relations activities, and high school recruitment. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation is crucial to…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Career Planning, Graduate Surveys, Higher Education
Zelno, Robert P. – Currents, 1992
Recommendations for planning a successful training workshop for college alumni volunteers include assuring the association is organized and the program well timed; making sure everyone agrees to budget and/or financial commitments; using seasoned volunteers to conduct a feasibility study and determine training needs; making training enjoyable; and…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Financial Support
Henderson, Nancy – Currents, 1995
Advice is offered for making college alumni reunions successful fund-raising events, illustrated with ideas used by several institutions. Suggestions include long-range planning, leadership by complementary cochairmen, recruitment of committed volunteers, flexible structuring of class committees, continual coaching of volunteers, and establishing…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration
Currents, 1995
College alumni program professionals offer specific ways to make good use of limited resources in the areas of program planning, scheduling, time management, staff communication, use of technology, involvement of board members, use of volunteers and student workers, coordination with other campus programs, and staff motivation and appreciation…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Administration, Cooperation, Efficiency
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