Wavelength Alumni Engagement Resources
Stories and solutions to strengthen community engagement through data, targeted outreach, and strategic planning
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Alumni Data 101
At Wavelength, we work with a lot of schools who have a variety of data types and health scores. While there isn’t one right way to house and report on your data, there are definitely ways to improve your data. In this Round Table, we explore the dos and don’ts of the data space. Some…
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Supporting Young Alumni In Their Careers
We have previously shared how easy and relevant it is to highlight alumni businesses in an alumni business directory. We now want to focus on how you can turn that directory- and your entire community- into a career resources center for your young alumni base. Whether it is internships, starter jobs, or mentoring advice, you…
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Parents of Alumni and Their Role in Alumni Engagement
Parents play a pivotal role in their child’s education. Even when their student graduates from your institution, the parents are the ones to have had the most communication with administrators of your k-12 school. In this Round Table discussion, we discuss what areas parents can continue to contribute in the alumni relationship with their children….
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Round Table: Alumni in Sports
Sports ate a great way for alumni to stay connected with your school. We reviewed how you can loop alumni into your sports world in our monthly Round Table Call. We covered how alumni can continue to attend your sports events, receive updates from coaches, fundraise for team specific needs, and be recognized for their…
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The Value of an Alumni Business Directory
Creating an Alumni Business Directory is one of the simplest and most effective ways to celebrate and support your alumni community. It’s more than just a list—it’s a living network that brings value to alumni, students, families, and the broader school community. Here’s what an Alumni Business Directory can do: 1. Recognize and Spotlight AlumniA…
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Your Alumni Benefit Suite
It is important to understand what your alumni benefits are to ensure that you are offering a variety of engaging resources and events to your diverse base of alumni. By offering variety, you can be relevant to a wider audience base and allow for engagement across a spectrum of ages, interests, and needs. In a…
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Preparing Graduates to Become Engaged Young Alumni
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,…
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Ensuring Data Privacy and Security for Alumni Engagement
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…
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Moving Alumni Up the Engagement Pyramid: Strategies for Success
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…
