#alumni access

[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?

[campalumni]

This blog post from Alumni Access stresses the best practices for memberships, focused on alumni associations. Many of the tips apply to building long-term relationships and apply whether you have a membership-based alumni association or not.

http://blog.alumniaccess.com/14-new-updated-best-practices-to-grow-your-alumni-association

Which tip do you find most useful?