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Alumni Club Leadership Training
Friday, June 19, 2015Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa
Lexington, Kentucky
Whether a recent grad or Golden Wildcat, local alumni clubs help alumni stay connected to their alma mater. Local alumni club programs and activities include community service projects, scholarship initiatives, and many other fun friend-raising activities.
Purpose of UK Alumni Clubs
Membership Giving Engagement Scholarships Student Recruitment Advocacy Legacy
Key Areas of Support Identified by President Capilouto
Philanthropy Friendraising and Fundraising…
Governance Board Structure and Representation
Relationships Colleges, Constituent Groups, etc.
Programs Optimization ROI and Relevance
Strategic Plan
Number of Alumni
Members
• Non Club Areas = 8,135• Club Areas = 30,560
Nonmembers
• Non Club Areas = 36,732• Club Areas = 162,334
Dues based alumni association Approximately 18% of funding from the
university 80% tax deductible 38,695 members (about 20% of the alumni
population) Increases the university’s participation rate
for giving in rankings
Membership
UK Alumni Club volunteers assist the association and university through giving – time, talent and treasure
Alumni giving is important to the university as state funds become less and less each year (about 9% of the overall budget)
Volunteerism on behalf of the university is a great way to show support in club areas (i.e. service projects, in kind service, student recruitment, etc.)
Giving
Connecting alumni locally and back to the university
Accomplished through programs, events and communications
Engagement Ideas: Dinner Program Participation in Community Walk/Fundraiser (i.e.
Race for the Cure) Kentucky Derby Parties DanceBlue Golf Tournament 5K
Engagement
Scholarships – Important to the University Financial Assistance Retention Recognition Dinner
42 Scholarship Endowments 27 Club Endowments
160 Scholarships Awarded – 2014-15 Academic Year
Club Solicitations/Fundraisers
Scholarships
Collaboration with Office of Admission Book Awards
Juniors at High School Awards Programs College Fairs
Represent UK Student Sendoffs
Summer Event to sendoff area students to UK Preview Nights
Admissions activities held for prospective students and families
Student Recruitment
Alumni Club Volunteers Participate as Advocates for the University Government Relations Outreach Talking Points/Community Involvement
Advocacy
Legacy Initiative Program aimed to engage children of UK
alumni throughout the course of their lifetime Big Blue Santa, Pumpkin Festival, Birthday
Cards/Gifts Legacy Tuition
Program for out of state students/alumni
Legacy
Broadcast Emails Invitations Cats for a Cause Athletic Tickets Club Leadership Training
Other Programs, Services, Benefits
Questions