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2014 NSPA Annual Conference
Megan Barber
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation,
Development &
Alumni Relation
Building Successful Alumni Engagement: Finding your perfect Interdependent Model
Rebecca Cullen
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Director of
Young Scholars & Alumni Programs
Tiffany Anderson
Boettcher Foundation,
Director of Scholarship Program
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Why are you in this workshop?
What do you hope to gain?
Introduce yourself to a partner and discuss:
Staff/Volunteer Structure
Director, Young Scholars and Alumni Programs
Manager of Scholar Engagement
Alumni Associate
Chair Vice-chair Treasurer SecretaryRegional
Representatives (7)
Local Liaisons
History JKCF Alumni Engagement
2008-2009
• Convene first Alumni Council• Survey alumni regarding goals
and outcomes
2010
•First meeting as JKCSA
2011-2013
• First meeting of elected JKCSA Executive Committee
• Creation of constitution, bylaws
• Program staff oversight
2014
• Hired full- time Alumni Associate to serve as JKCSA liaison and engage alumni
Events
Alumni Summit• Biennial: starting in April 2015Alumni Dinners• Feature alumni as keynote speakers in different cities across USCareer Symposia• Half-days to highlight a specific career interest or topicJKCSA Regional Events• Organized by JKCSA Regional Representatives or Local LiaisonsVolunteer Opportunities• Scholars Weekend; Welcome Weekend; Outreach
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AlumniAlumniVice President
Alumni Relations Manager
Regional Connections
Regional Connections Coordinators
Scholarships
New Initiatives
Board Governance Development
Alumni Development
Volunteers
Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator
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AlumniAlumni
1989 2001 2006 2012-2013 2014
Began tracking Scholars
from day 1
Hired an Alumni
Relations Manager
Created the Alumni
Advisory Board
25th Anniversary
Strategic Plan
Hired a Development Associate who also supports
Alumni engagement
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AlumniAlumni
Events
Leadership Summit• Every 4-5 years: 2008 and 2013Alumni Receptions• Target locations based on large university cohorts;
development prospectsLeadership Development Institute• Alumni facilitate our Institute to new Scholars During
Scholars WeekendRegional Interviews• Alumni interview regional finalists in ten selection
districtsVolunteer Opportunities• Regional Connections, Coca-Cola System partnerships
(BGCA)
Foundation Trustee Rep
Foundation Senior Staff Members
Foundation Staff Rep
Alumni Chair Team(Incoming, Current, Past)
Communications Liaison
Operations Head
committee chair(s)
(Ad Hoc)
committee chair (Learning/ Cultural)
committee chair
(Service)
Alumni Chair Team
committee chair (Personal/
Professional Development)
committee chair
(Outreach)
Oversight Committee
Executive Committee
Implementation Teams
General Alumni Board Members – Committee Work & Other Participation (Outreach, Learning, Personal/Professional Development and Service; Ad Hoc)
Pipeline of Volunteers – Committees and One-Time Events (Outreach, Learning, Personal/Professional Development and Service; Ad Hoc)
Alumni Leadership:• Annual Service Events• New Alumni Welcome• Ongoing committee events
defined during strategic planning session
• Examples: Medical Round Table, Hike with a Naturalist, Cultural/Networking events, etc.
Foundation Leadership:• 75th Anniversary Scholar
Summit – 2013 • Foundation Initiatives
• Alumni Ambassador Program
• Cross-Foundation Program Engagement
• Collaboration Grants• Matching Gifts Program• Regional Events
Responsibilities/Events
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• What did you hear in the presentation models that applies to your program?
• Share best practices and then seek advice on your weaknesses.
Form groups of 3-5 people and discuss:
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Megan Barber
Rebecca Cullen
Tiffany Anderson
Questions???