1. One Size Does Not Fit All
Allie Sharp and Nakia Strickland

2. Welcome! Allie Sharp Nakia Strickland
Coordinator of Student & Young Alumni Engagement
Western Kentucky University Alumni Association
Served in position for 3+ years
Nakia Strickland
Assistant Director, Constituent Relations
University of Louisville Alumni Association
Served in position for 2+ years

3. Up and at ‘em!
Please take a Sharpie and answer the (4) questions that are posted around the room
What is the first word/phrase that comes to mind when thinking about your alumni experience?
What is one thing your office struggles with when it comes to affinity groups?
What is one thing your office excels in when it comes to affinity groups?
What is your favorite part about working with your affinity groups?

4. University Overview
Student Population – 20,000+ undergraduate and graduate
Alumni population – 100,000+ living alumni
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY and houses over 300 major, minor, and graduate programs. WKU has three regional campuses located in Glasgow, Owensboro, and Elizabeth-Fort Knox.

5. University Overview
Student Population – 22,000+ undergraduate and graduate
Alumni population – 130,000+ living alumni
University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY with more than 200 degree programs and 12 schools and colleges. UofL has three campuses location in Louisville: Belknap Campus, Health Science Campus, and Shelby Campus.

6. Young Alumni Council Formed between 2006-2008
Mission: The Young Alumni Council (YAC) provides an opportunity for young alumni to maintain ties to WKU and provides important feedback to the Alumni Association on programming. The focus is to educate young alumni about the programs, services and mission of the WKU Alumni Association, as well as to advance and support the general welfare of WKU with programs and scholarships.
Current membership
Young Alumni Transition Plan
Student programming
Work

7. Affinity Alumni Councils
List of Councils
African American Alumni Council , Army ROTC Alumni Council , International Students Alumni Council, KY Southern College Alumni Council, Latino/Hispanic Alumni Council, LGBT Alumni Council, Red Barn Alumni Council, Women’s Alumni Council
The above alumni councils aim to foster a lifelong commitment to UofL and enable alumni to remain involved and connected to the University. The council creates and develops programs and services to serve alumni, meet the needs of students, as well as assist the Alumni Association in achieving its mission of serving, involving and informing alumni, current and future students, and friends of the University.
Current membership

8. Requirements Recent WKU graduate (within the past 10 years)
Participate on (1) Young Alumni Council Committee
Ability to serve (3) consecutive years on the Young Alumni Council
Current Annual or Lifetime member of the WKU Alumni Association
Willing to support the WKU Alumni Association's mission and programming efforts
Commit to attending quarterly meetings with the ability to attend at least (1) meeting in person
Commit to volunteering at the annual YAC fundraiser - Red, White & Brew

9. Requirements Graduate of the University of Louisville
Ability to serve at the minimum one year on respective council
Willing to support the UofL Alumni Association's mission and programming efforts
Commit to attending quarterly council meetings (via in person or conference call)
Commit to serving on at least one committee (i.e. Student Engagement, Special Events, etc.) on respective council
Abide by bylaws set by respective council

10. Recruitment & Retention
Member network outreach
Division outreach
Social media /
Online application via Qualtrics
Accountability
Explain the expectation
Set them up for success

11. Recruitment & Retention
Council network outreach
Division outreach
Social media /
Interest Form
Accountability
Expectation of volunteers
Set Councils up for success
Token of Thanks
Accountability: Following University policies, financial policies
Expectation of Volunteers: Included in bylaw, follow all university policies
Set Up Councils for Success – provide them with , full support from Alumni Office
Token of Thanks: Exclusive events with Senior Administrator, Sporting Events, Additional funds for allotment

12. Engagement
Alumni Association Board of Directors: Task Forces, socials, joint meetings
Volunteer Opportunities: Homecoming, Hilltopper Connect, Etiquette Dinner, etc.
Community Engagement: Hilltopper After Hours, The After Party, and Red, White & Brew

13. Engagement
Alumni Association: Alumni Leadership Conference, Council Meet and Greet with University Senior Administrators
Volunteer Opportunities: Alumni Day of Service, Prom Dress Drive
Alumni Community: Homecoming Activities, Pre-Pink Happy Hour, Corn Fest, Alumni Night out at Sporting Event, Collaboration with other Alumni Councils
Student Engagement: Graduation Celebration, Alternative Thanksgiving, Alumni-Student Networking Events, Alumni Panels, Pop Up Pantry, Student Scholarships

14. Fundraising Big Red bronzed statue
Young Alumni Council Scholarship Fund
Red, White & Brew
Giving Tuesday

15. Fundraising Raise Some L! (Annual Day of Giving)
Alumni Council Scholarships
Text to Give
ELEVATE (UofL Crowdfunding Website)
Fundraising Events
Day at the Downs
Annual Golf Scramble
Kendra Scott Fundraiser
Council Apparel

16. Questions?