Volunteers as Influencers: Activating Alumni Networks to Drive Engagement
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Speaker(s): Jennifer Holland, Assistant Director, Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, Western Kentucky University, Lori Mitchell, Communications Manager, Oak Hill School
Competencies: Relationship BuildingRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 1- Early Career
Elective Session
Learn how to turn your alumni volunteers into digital ambassadors who amplify your message and drive real results. This session showcases WKU Alumni Association’s strategy that leveraged peer-to-peer outreach, monthly social media toolkits, and affinity engagement to exceed connection goals by over 90%. With limited budget and high impact, this model demonstrates how volunteer influencers can be your most powerful engagement and marketing asset. Walk away with actionable tools, real-world examples, and a roadmap to elevate your outreach through the voices alumni trust most—their peers.