Commencement is a largely untapped opportunity to steward students, officially welcome them to the alumni community, and culminate their student philanthropy efforts. It can also be difficult to gain a presence with an event that is steeped in institutional history and tradition. In this webcast, our expert instructor will guide you through:
Incorporating commencement activities into your overall student philanthropy program
Collaborating across campus to gain buy-in and bring your plans to life
Increasing awareness and visibility of alumni relations during commencement
You will leave with ideas to better engage your future alumni during your next commencement.
Who should attend?
Alumni relations and advancement professionals who are looking to take a more intentional approach to programming around commencement will benefit from this training.
Agenda
Identifying and Aligning Programming with Current Commencement Activities
Connections with student philanthropy programming
Commencement-week activities
Day-of commencement
Connecting alumni with students
Getting a Seat at the Table
Gaining buy-in
Commencement committee
Creating Unique Moments and Events
Developing traditions
Using social media
What’s Next: Programming for Students and Young Alumni
