Innovative Perks to Being an Alumni Even When You Don't Have a Big Budget
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Speaker(s): Lauren Jacobs, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, University of Colorado Denver, Tiyana Hardney Vela, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 2
Elective Session
Who doesn’t love great perks? But wait… I can only give out those amazing alumni bumper stickers for so long. Building a lifelong relationship with alumni is critical, especially in an era when the value of higher education is being questioned right and left. Join this candid discussion on the “perks” of being a graduate during this interactive session aimed to help you walk away with a few ideas to try at your institution, no matter the size. Move from trinkets towards engagement while adding tangible value and loyalty to build your institution’s affinity through your alumni base.