Veteran Students and Alumni Need You! Learn how the creation of a Veterans Affinity Group (VAG), a CASE Circle of Excellence award-winning initiative, transformed the lives of veterans within the York Technical College community. Recognizing the growing need for support and community among our veteran population, the VAG was launched through a collaborative campus and community effort and serves alumni, students, and college employees.

The Mission: foster a sense of belonging, provide essential resources, and create opportunities for growth and connection for our veterans. The VAG has become a dynamic hub of empowerment and support, organizing networking events and facilitating access to crucial educational and career resources. Thanks to the positive work of the VAG, the group has launched an affinity group-driven fundraising initiative to establish an endowed scholarship for veterans.

Join us for a dynamic session designed to empower university leaders and advancement professionals with the tools needed to launch a successful capital campaign. Learn from presenters as they guide you through evaluating institutional readiness, setting realistic goals, and mastering donor cultivation. This session will demonstrate how to build a compelling case for support, engage key stakeholders, and structure your team for success. With practical strategies, best practices, and firsthand insights, you'll be well-prepared to achieve your campaign objectives and secure a stronger future for your university. Get ready to be inspired and equipped for this exciting fundraising journey!

The University of Miami is proud to share with you an enhanced structure, tools, and resources, that enables us to leverage our volunteer leaders to drive meaningful regional engagement. With more than 200,000 alumni across the country and the world, our staff needs additional support to effectively conduct the engagement that we’re looking to achieve. As such, we are relying on our volunteer leaders in market to enhance our efforts. With volunteering serving as the second highest form of engagement after giving, we are positioning these leaders as our ambassadors across the country.

In the last year, we have added and onboarded over 100 volunteers to our top ten markets alone. With more than 55% of our alumni base living in one of these ’Canes Communities, it is imperative that we have a robust structure for our volunteers that includes the tools and resources to drive their success. From onboarding, codes of conduct, and terms to event registration and social media training, we can equip our volunteers to connect with fellow ’Canes in their local markets.

Join us to learn more about our structure and how the Volunteer Leadership and Regional Engagement teams worked together to strengthen our vast ’Canes network.

We will delve into the intricate landscape of alumni engagement spanning across generations. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, understanding the diverse needs, preferences, and communication styles across different generations is crucial for fostering meaningful connections and sustaining relationships with alumni. Led by alumni professionals from Generation X and Generation Z, this insightful discussion will provide practical strategies as participants explore how to effectively engage alumni of all ages while leveraging their own technology, storytelling, and personalized approaches. This course equips participants with insights and ideas to help support their efforts to connect with alumni of all ages.