Why are you NOT involved in an Alumni/ae Association?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by denitta

I am staff and am trying to figure out ways to better engage our alumnae members throughout their lifetimes. Finding out why members DO NOT engage post-graduate is a way that we can start to look at how we can encourage them or provide benefits that would spark interest for them.

Does that make sense?

It might be a better idea to actually ask your sisters then ask GC members.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

It might be a better idea to actually ask your sisters then ask GC members.

Unless they are not involved because they can't be reached

This is general for men's and women's groups:

I'd say having correct contact information will go a long way, and making sure members are invited to appropriate events. Nothing will turn people off more than being asked for money but never inviting them to events like initiation or when graduating seniors become alumnae/i. If you don't like someone get over it and be a good example for the collegiate members and if they are that disruptive and causing problems handle it appropriately.

Realize your alumni and alumnae members have different life situations and continue to invite them and ask them what they'd like as things change. People get married, have kids, care for elderly parents, go to graduate school, change jobs and someone may increase or decrease involvement based on life happening. Unless someone tells you to never contact them a gain, dies, or is no longer a member there is no need to not reach out to them and keep them in the loop.

Oh and some people don't do internet, so create a phone tree for those members and try to coordinate rides if they are unable to drive due to age or ability or a one or no car household.