An alumni board is an asset that can contribute to the success of the alumni organization, one that must be cultivated and managed as a key institutional resource. However, taking some time to design the program that makes it mutually beneficial is a worthwhile endeavor to secure the long-term success of an Alumni Board. Join us in this workshop session to explore 4 ways of building an Alumni Board. Speaker: Barbro Kolbjørnsrud, Head of Department Careers, Alumni and B2B, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, Norway

How do we secure that our donations don’t originate from illegal or unethical sources? What to do if a key alum turns out to be involved in dubious activities? Due diligence is not the fun part of advancement but ignoring it could lead to serious repercussions. Issues range from the technical solutions for knowing your partners to the ethical questions of what is right or wrong. Join this campfire to learn from each other and to discuss ways forward.

A relaxed conversation on how to elevate or build on any event—big or small—into meaningful stewardship opportunities. Share experiences, challenges and practical ideas for engaging donors authentically and strengthening your fundraising ecosystem through intentional event design.

Going solo or joining forces with others? Sometimes it can be beneficial to cooperate with other universities. Examples are national events hosted by for instance embassies and ad hoc events between two or more institutions based on common target audience, joint research or local initiatives. In this campfire you may share experiences and discuss with CASE-colleagues for inspiration and possible cooperation.  

Reorganization is not only about new structures, it is also about creating strategic value. How can we best use this momentum to position the alumni relations team and create synergies across the institution to ensure value to the organization?

The session explores why every euro matters in university fundraising, focusing on the value of small and recurring donations. It examines how to communicate impact clearly, manage efficient processes, personalise stewardship cost effectively, and expand regular giving internationally. Participants are invited to share strong impact stories. The discussion builds on campaigns at Aalto University and Lund University.

University students from DTU visit schools and colleges; With experiments that involve explosions and colours, they explain the wonders of science and show that science is exciting and relevant. With a short introduction by Anita Straujuma, Riga University on university cooperation with schools in STEM.