This session will highlight the leveraging of institutional histories and milestone celebrations to engage racially diverse alumni. Join the exploration of how Dartmouth College and the University of Georgia leaned into their distinct identities to deepen connections, activate volunteer leadership, and increase philanthropy among graduates from traditionally underrepresented communities. Participants will compare and contrast how one private northern university and one southern public university each reimagined diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within their philanthropic and alumni engagement strategies. Audience members will exchange best practices from our collective universities’ experiences.