Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO)
Purpose i.Build a distinctive, dynamic and effective alumni community ii.Transform York from a moderate fundraising institution to an established fundraising institution iii.Position the University in the readiness for a major institutional campaign
Key Stats 1 in 6 of our alumni (giving, volunteering, profiled, networking) 116,000 alumni (74% contactable) 25% of our alumni are under 30 Business details for approx. 50% (of contactable alumni) 40% of alumni work in public sector Top 5 industries o Education o Finance, Banking & Insurance o IT & Telecommunications o Media & Communications o Healthcare
PGT Stats Over 23,000 Postgraduate alumni 85% PGT 78% PGT with Over 50% international PGT
NXT (the central data hub) 167,846 - total contacts on our alumni and partnership CRM 37 - number of users of NXT Our CRM includes data for : alumni, current/former/retired staff, honorary graduates, influencers, key university partners, trusts & foundations and students We update daily - business details, address, contact information, donations & volunteering, events & communications Reporting - quarterly and annual reporting to department and annual benchmarking
Alumni & Friends Programmes Online YuMagazine, Enews, Social media groups Events Over 50 events worldwide Graduation - Welcome graduates into the YAA Volunteering Career talks Profiles Mentoring Internships Ambassadors
Yu Opportunities Supporting current students - funding, skills - - job opportunities - funding
How can PGT students benefit from YAA? Join the Networks - YuMentor - York Profiles and Mentors Join Yorkspace.net -
YAA developments 2016/17… Develop offering for graduates in China and internationally YuCard – service/benefits card Online events/workshops
Philanthropic Funding YuStart YuFund Scholarships and bursaries Alumni Discount