Alumni Relations Initiatives (Less Than 10 Staff)
Your CASE membership roster must have fewer than 10 people on it to enter this category.
Entries should be an exemplary project or initiative in alumni relations that can serve as a model for other institutions. Entries should provide a successful solution to a challenge, reflect strategic use of resources, achieve significant results, and demonstrate creativity and innovation.
For example:
A new or reimagined young alumni initiative
An effective alumni mentor initiative
Do not enter:
Online or in-person events
Judges will score nominations from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) in these five areas:
Ability to serve as a model for other institutions
Creativity and innovation
Impact and results
Strategy and methodology
Use of resources (budget, people, and time) and return on investment
Judges also may consider:
Quality and clarity of nomination and supporting materials
Special circumstances/overcoming adversity
Related categories
Alumni Relations Initiatives (10-25 Staff)
Alumni Relations Initiatives (More than 25 Staff)
Alumni Relations Pivot
Communications: Digital Campaigns (Alumni-oriented)
Engagement: Targeted Constituency Engagement
Special Events: Online Alumni Reunions
Special Events: Online (One-time Events)
Special Events: Online (Series)
Special Events: In-person (Multi-day)
Special Events: In-person (Single-day)
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See previous winners in the Alumni Relations categories.