The CASE Library has compiled these resources to assist members who are looking to start or revamp an alumni awards program. 

The CASE Library maintains this collection of online alumni award program samples for all CASE members. Material from the CASE Circle of Excellence awards program is included as available.

The Library has developed this resource collection on engaging young alumni, particularly on giving trends and on best practices emerging from successful programs.

As a student at the University of Washington, Sarah Reyneveld saw firsthand the power of putting ideas into action.

Regional events can offer major engagement dividends, from identifying new donors to connecting with alumni. But success isn’t as simple as hosting a happy hour. You need to think strategically about what you offer, where you do it, and whom you’re trying to reach.

In 2011, the Alumni/ae Council at St. Paul Academy and Summit School in Minnesota was nearly nonexistent. Other than holding monthly meetings and a lackluster fundraising phonathon, the council sponsored no programs or events; it did not follow its bylaws and had no reporting structure or processes for recruiting new members. Most of the 11 council members were suffering from volunteer fatigue, particularly the president. Few members attended meetings, which were unproductive. The council frequently discussed the need to recruit new members but never developed an action plan.

"What we ultimately decided on was the idea of celebrating the global family."

The CASE Library has created this collection to support advancement professionals who work with volunteers. It includes information on recruiting, hiring, managing, evaluating, and stewarding volunteers. It also offers resources on volunteers working in specific functions, such as admissions, alumni relations, fundraising, and government relations.

What members are thinking and sharing

A Shared Identity: Connecting alumni through affinity groups