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Rutgers Club of NYC Legions in the Regions
Presenter: Charles Spingler RC’85
Alumni Organization: Rutgers Club of NYC
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Rutgers Club of NYC Engaging Alumni through Events
In the past year…– Hosted 20+ events
• Most cash flow positive (generated $10,000+)
– Increased social network members more than 1000%
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Mission Statement
The Rutgers Club of New York City seeks to ennoble the interests of Rutgers alumni, strengthening their university connection by fostering feelings of community and pride, and enabling them to network and build enduring post-graduate relationships that enrich their lives.
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Prerequisites for Success:
• An active & engaged board!– Cognizant of problems– Identifies possibilities
A committee structure that complements our strategy
Cultural Athletic Academic Networking Special Events Community Service & Fundraising
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Committee members propose, plan and host events
Purpose
Cost Structure
Communication Plan
Collateral to support the event
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Six things that work well for us…
1) Use Rutgers resources
– create list of actively engaged alumni & keep it current
2) Words are a start – successful events require action
3) Invest in a consistent & compelling on-line presence
www.RutgersClubNYC.org
4) Recruit young alumni and give them a task
5) Engage attendees – keep it fun – always be recruiting
6) Contests – Give a ways – Free events
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Summary
Agree on what your mission is & go after it
Always an opportunity to do more / better
Empower your best & brightest
Results - how will you measure your success?
Have FUN!
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
Thank you!
Questions?
Alumni Leaders Conference October 14, 2011
