Future Builders: Engaging Alumni & Parents in Fraternity and Sorority Success
Join the "Future Builders" program, a dynamic new initiative designed exclusively for fraternity and sorority members eager to bridge the gap between collegiate endeavors and future success. This program isn't just another lecture series; it's a hands-on, collaborative journey that unlocks the untapped potential of alumni and parental networks. Discover how to effectively define, communicate, and leverage the rich resources of your chapter's extended family for career advice, networking, mentorship, social opportunities, and financial support.
You will understand the wealth of knowledge, connections, and support available from alumni and parents, and how these can transform your chapter's trajectory. Master the art of building and maintaining a robust alumni database that keeps you connected to a world of opportunities. Learn the nuances of engaging and sustaining fruitful relationships with your extended chapter family through effective communication strategies. Discover techniques to attract, engage, and retain alumni interest and involvement in your chapter's growth and development. Learn the art of soliciting support, be it mentoring, financial, or advisory, in ways that are respectful, professional, and fruitful. Finally, acquire the skills to host impactful events that not only bring alumni and parents closer but also leave a lasting impression conducive to ongoing support.
By the end of the "Future Builders" program, you'll not only have a comprehensive understanding of the invaluable role alumni and parents play in your personal and professional growth but also possess the tools, strategies, and confidence to tap into this resource effectively. Step into this journey to enrich your collegiate experience and pave a robust path for your future! Join us, and start building lasting bridges today.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define what alumni and parents can provide for chapters.
2. Demonstrate how alumni can help achieve your goals.
3. Build an alumni database.
4. Describe how we can communicate with alumni and parents.
5. Summarize how to cultivate alumni.
6. Illustrate how to solicit alumni for assistance.
7. Produce the components of an effective newsletter.
8. Illustrate how to get more alumni mentoring opportunities.
9. Construct alumni and parent involvement for your chapter.
10. List the steps involved in hosting a proper event that gets you the results you want with alumni and parents.
Intended Audience: fraternity members, sorority members