Launching or revitalizing an alumni engagement program with limited staff and budget demands creativity, strategic focus, and efficient use of resources. This session provides a practical, tactical approach to building meaningful alumni connections even with a lean team. Participants will learn how to leverage existing institutional assets such as faculty, staff, volunteers, social media, and easy-to-use AI tech to amplify their efforts and impact. We will explore effective strategies for prioritizing initiatives, activating alumni volunteers, tapping into your institution's influencers (everyone has them!), and streamlining operations through technology. Whether you are rebuilding after a period of transition or scaling up a scaled-back program, this session offers actionable insights and tools to implement immediately for success.