NSPA Annual Conference Megan Barber Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Development & Alumni Relation Building Successful Alumni Engagement: Finding your perfect Interdependent Model Rebecca Cullen Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Director of Young Scholars & Alumni Programs Tiffany Anderson Boettcher Foundation, Director of Scholarship Program

2 Why are you in this workshop? What do you hope to gain? Introduce yourself to a partner and discuss:

Staff/Volunteer Structure Director, Young Scholars and Alumni Programs Manager of Scholar Engagement Alumni Associate Chair Vice-chairTreasurerSecretary Regional Representatives (7) Local Liaisons

History JKCF Alumni Engagement Convene first Alumni Council Survey alumni regarding goals and outcomes 2010 First meeting as JKCSA First meeting of elected JKCSA Executive Committee Creation of constitution, bylaws Program staff oversight 2014 Hired full- time Alumni Associate to serve as JKCSA liaison and engage alumni

Events Alumni Summit Biennial: starting in April 2015 Alumni Dinners Feature alumni as keynote speakers in different cities across US Career Symposia Half-days to highlight a specific career interest or topic JKCSA Regional Events Organized by JKCSA Regional Representatives or Local Liaisons Volunteer Opportunities Scholars Weekend; Welcome Weekend; Outreach

6 Alumni Vice President Alumni Relations Manager Regional Connections Regional Connection s Coordinator s Scholarships New Initiatives Board Governance Developmen t Alumni Development Volunteers Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator

7 Alumni Began tracking Scholars from day 1 Hired an Alumni Relations Manager Created the Alumni Advisory Board 25 th Anniversary Strategic Plan Hired a Development Associate who also supports Alumni engagement

8 Alumni Events Leadership Summit Every 4-5 years: 2008 and 2013 Alumni Receptions Target locations based on large university cohorts; development prospects Leadership Development Institute Alumni facilitate our Institute to new Scholars During Scholars Weekend Regional Interviews Alumni interview regional finalists in ten selection districts Volunteer Opportunities Regional Connections, Coca-Cola System partnerships (BGCA)

Foundation Trustee Rep Foundation Senior Staff Members Foundation Staff Rep Alumni Chair Team (Incoming, Current, Past) Communications Liaison Operations Head committee chair(s) (Ad Hoc) committee chair (Learning/ Cultural ) committee chair (Service) Alumni Chair Team committee chair (Personal/ Professional Development ) committee chair (Outreach ) Oversight Committee Executive Committee Implementation Teams General Alumni Board Members – Committee Work & Other Participation (Outreach, Learning, Personal/Professional Development and Service; Ad Hoc) Pipeline of Volunteers – Committees and One-Time Events (Outreach, Learning, Personal/Professional Development and Service; Ad Hoc)

Alumni Leadership: Annual Service Events New Alumni Welcome Ongoing committee events defined during strategic planning session Examples: Medical Round Table, Hike with a Naturalist, Cultural/Networking events, etc. Foundation Leadership: 75 th Anniversary Scholar Summit – 2013 Foundation Initiatives Alumni Ambassador Program Cross-Foundation Program Engagement Collaboration Grants Matching Gifts Program Regional Events Responsibilities/Events

12 What did you hear in the presentation models that applies to your program? Share best practices and then seek advice on your weaknesses. Form groups of 3-5 people and discuss:

13 Megan Barber cola.com Rebecca Cullen Tiffany Anderson foundation.org Questions???