Global Trends in Alumni & Donor Volunteer Engagement
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEST (UTC+10:00)
Speaker(s): Margo Powell, Chief Advancement Officer, La Trobe University, Ryan Catherwood, Executive Vice President, CMAC, Temi Akin-Aina, Director, Alumni Experience, UNSW
Session Description: Overview Volunteerism is shifting rapidly across regions as alumni and donors seek opportunities that are more flexible, skills-driven and impact-oriented. This panel brings together experts from Asia-Pacific and North America to explore how institutions are evolving volunteer programs for the modern era, including the rise of digital micro-volunteering, mentorship platforms, governance diversification and philanthropy-linked service roles. Attendees will gain a cross-continental view of what’s driving engagement growth worldwide, and how culture and institutional maturity influence program design, staffing and metrics.