#alumchat

[baobabwellness]

In my #alumchat last week a student asked me when/how I found my voice. I am lucky to have found my voice, even though I was reserved at times early on. My mom is responsible for that, and maybe Dr. Seuss too. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

[campalumni]

Looking to read up on alumni relations?

Here are 5 studies on alumni giving and engagement you can start with:

https://switchboardhq.com/blog/5-articles-on-alumni-giving-and-engagement-to-review-in-2017

[campalumni]

What can alumni relations learn from public radio?

https://switchboardhq.com/blog/what-alumni-relations-advancement-can-learn-from-public-radio

This article is focused on higher education, but the lessons can help camps as well. 

[campalumni]

How are you reaching your alumni and other potential donors? Do you REALLY know what they are interested in and who is most engaged with your communications, including social media? 

This article and broadcast from WGBH discusses new ways colleges are trying to better “know” their alumni and other prospects and then modify their development efforts as a result.

http://blogs.wgbh.org/on-campus/2017/1/10/reach-potential-donors-colleges-embrace-new-software/

[campalumni]

How do you engage your young alumni? 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-your-youngest-alumni-want-you-know-sarah-bender

Although this article focuses on colleges and universities, the tips are valuable for camps as well.

[campalumni]

Need help engaging your young alumni? This article provides some good tips. It is geared toward colleges and universities, but most of the tips could apply to camps as well.

http://storiedu.com/engage-young-alumni/

What is your best tip for engaging young alumni?

[campalumni]

Most camps are (or should be!) looking for ways to engage their young alumni. This article from CASE provides tips for how to start a Young Alumni Council. While focused on colleges, the tips could easily translate to camp.

https://blog.case.org/2016/08/11/young-alumni-councils-how-to-start-one-manage-it-unlock-its-magic/

[campalumni]

In this article from Alumni Access, Gary Toyn makes the point that Alumni relations professionals require specific skills to be successful. 

http://blog.alumniaccess.com/the-art-of-winging-it-in-alumni-relations

Like the amateur artist who “restored” the fresco shown here, many alumni professionals are generalists. It’s important for organizations to advocate for professional development for anyone working in alumni outreach. This could mean attending conferences or webinars, or receiving other specialized training.

Does your organization promote professional development for your staff?