Wavelength recently hosted a webinar: Preparing Graduates to Become Engaged Young Alumni. Synopsis below. Watch here. Slides can be found here Building a Strong Alumni Network: Strategies for Engaging Young Graduates Introduction Building a strong alumni network is crucial for any educational institution. It not only helps in fostering a sense of community and pride,…
Introduction In today’s digital age, schools are increasingly turning to engagement platforms like Wavelength to connect with their alumni. These platforms offer a range of benefits, from fostering a sense of community among alumni to facilitating networking opportunities. However, with the growing concerns around data privacy and security, schools need reassurance that their alumni’s data…
This blog is based off the Alumni Engagement Webinar. The full webinar can be found here with the activity sheet here Introduction In the world of education, alumni engagement plays a crucial role in fostering a strong and supportive community. Engaged alumni not only contribute to the success of their alma mater through donations and…
Are you planning to launch an online community for your organization? Whether you’re a non-profit, an alumni association, or a professional network, a well-executed launch plan is crucial for creating awareness and ensuring a successful launch. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to create an intentional launch plan for your…
Threads, a new social media platform made by Meta, launched this week. As an organization, you need to consider the implications of joining a new social media platform and monitor where your alumni are. You want to communicate with them where and when they wish to engage. If Threads continues to grow in followers, it…
Your alumni are at various life stages but many are seeking simple guidance from resources you can provide. We’ve created a platform for our clients to grab relevant articles they wish to share out to their community, with an easy way to rebrand to your school. Topics include: Early Career Support Financial Awareness Preparing…
There has been a significant increase in job openings for schools since the pandemic started, with the most amount of turnover in 2022. With these staffing changes, it is important to keep your alumni community in mind. Their key school contacts and core teachers they have memories of may be departing the school. Here are…
The spring is always a busy time for schools. College acceptance, graduation, staff hiring and transitions, alumni reunions, and more. As a development team it is important to consider the senior class transition to young alumni status. Without a transition plan, you may lose touch with a very important group of future donors, volunteers, and…
When done right, alumni relations is a much bigger picture than donor fundraising. While philanthropy plays a big role in alumni management, it isn’t the only time your institution should be interacting with the alumni community. Those who have attended your school in the past and their families already have an emotional connection to the…
Written by our Guest Contributor, Todd Miller. CEO Parlance Recent graduates and younger alumni are particularly challenging to reach. Communication preferences from the youngest generation (Gen Z) to the oldest (Silent Generation) couldn’t be more opposite. Research has shown that the younger a person is, the more likely they are to shun phone calls and…
