Why Alumni Associations Matter
The purpose of alumni relations is to ensure that alumni remain involved with the chapter through events and communication to help in the promotion, advancement and support of the mission and goals of the chapter. At the chapter level, we stand on the shoulders of the men who came before us. An investment in your alumni association program is an investment in those men at the chapter level as well as the best way to highlight the bigger picture outside of undergraduate years.
Alumni Association Map coming soon!
The Playbook
The Playbook encompasses best practices from some of our award-winning alumni associations representing all parts of North America. These resources align with seven different functional categories and are formatted for simple implementation by our alumni associations.
| Resource | Category | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Structure, Election, and Reporting Guide | Structure | Here |
| Development Guidelines | Structure | Here |
| Association Sample Annual Calendar | Structure | Here |
| Association Sample Meeting Agendas | Structure | Here |
| Director of Membership Blueprint | Position Blueprints | Here |
| Director of Communication Blueprint | Position Blueprint | Here |
| Director of Events Blueprint | Position Blueprints | Here |
| Director of Fundraising and Philanthropy Blueprint | Position Blueprints | Here |
| Volunteer Recruitment Guidelines | Membership Development | Here |
| Effective Alumni Engagement | Membership Development | Here |
| Effective Alumni Engagement - Executive Summary | Membership Development | Here |
| Alumni Mentoring Launch Guide | Membership Development | Here |
| Sample Pike Directory | Membership Development | Here |
| MailChimp Tutorial | Communications | Here |
| Sample Alumni Newsletters | Communications | Here |
| Sample Communication Plan | Communications | Here |
| Editable Communication Plan | Communications | Here |
| Blank Communication Template | Communications | Here |
| Planning Events | Events | Here |
| Annual Alumni Golf Tournament | Events | Here |
| Value and Benefits | Finances | Here |
| Sample Dues Structures | Finances | Here |
| EIN Application Instructions | Finances | Here |
| IRS Tax Exempt Status FAQ | Finances | Here |
| Endowment Policy | Philanthropy | Here |
| Chapter Specific Scholarship Opportunities | Philanthropy | Here |
| International Scholarship Opportunities | Philanthropy | Here |
Alumni Association News in the Shield & Diamond
The Shield & Diamond wants to publish the good news about your events and activities. The deadline for each issue is noted below, but you don’t wait until then! Send us your news and photos year round, and we’ll keep them for the next issue. Please include any updates on your officers, web site address, or other contact information.
Email your information to Shield & Diamond or by mail or fax:
Shield & Diamond
8347 West Range Cove
Memphis TN 38125
F: 901-748-3100
Shield & Diamond Deadlines:
Autumn issue – July 1
Winter issue – October 1
Spring issue – January 1
Summer issue – April 1
Contact Us
We always need support in the following areas:
- Recruiting volunteers
- Building alumni associations
- Organizing and consulting with existing associations
For help or general questions, please email us at alumni@pikes.org.