Welcome to Alumni Engagement Strategies 2024! Join Chair Caryn Schultz Korman for an overview of the next three days, as well as introductions from our top-notch faculty.

Join us as we kick off the conference for an insightful panel discussion where we will explore the evolving landscape of alumni relations. This session will delve into the latest trends and innovative strategies shaping the future of alumni engagement.

Following the opening discussion on current industry trends, Jenny and Ellen will present CASE’s Alumni Engagement Framework and recent results. With five years of collected alumni engagement metrics, Jenny will share key learnings and how thinking has evolved over time, exploring key benchmarking metrics and insights. Ellen will provide practical examples from Seattle University, illustrating how engagement data is being utilized to drive results. Attendees will walk away with data-informed engagement strategies and suggestions for getting started. Come prepared with questions for us and each other to make the most of this interactive session.

Alumni engage with their alma mater throughout their career. From job preparation programs, mentorship opportunities, company affinity groups, to career content, your office can provide meaningful opportunities for your alumni to learn from one another. This session will share key considerations for different career stages and the various types of career development programs that you can implement.

Unlock the secrets to creating program level strategic plans that drive results in this engaging session. We’ll delve into the essentials of organizational strategic plans and guide you through a comprehensive SWOT analysis. Learn the key components that make any size plan successful and how to track and demonstrate success.

We all work with volunteers, but are we maximizing our engagement with our volunteers? During this deep dive discussion, we will unlock the full potential of your alumni network by discussing innovative strategies to engage and retain alumni volunteers. This interactive session will delve into:
Current Volunteer Trends
Defining Volunteer Opportunities:
Effective Components for Success Join us to gain actionable insights and practical tools to enhance your alumni volunteer program, ensuring lasting impact and stronger alumni volunteer pipeline.

Navigating the dynamics of a polarizing world, challenging volunteers, and helping alumni understand strategic pivots can lead to anxiety about how to manage these conversations. This session will provide you with an understanding of key principles of managing difficult conversations, and tools to effectively navigate.

In this interactive session, we will delve into supervising and management topics tailored for both new and experienced managers. Key areas of focus will include the impact of your team on volunteers and programs, essential management skills such as leading meetings, structuring 1:1s, and emotional management. Additionally, we will cover training and recruitment strategies, leading multi-generational teams, and handling difficult conversations. Participants will engage in discussions and reflections throughout the session.

Implementing and advancing strategic plan for advancement is our primary responsibility, but do we always plan together and leverage the unique strengths of all our teams? Through examples and interactive discussions, we will share actionable insights to build stronger partnerships, ultimately driving greater success in alumni relations and development initiatives.