Increase membership in the alumni association and financial support for the alumni association.
Objective
Increase Membership In The Alumni Association To 7,300
Increase membership (Annual, Life, and Complimentary Members) in the alumni association.
Indicator
Increase Membership
Utilize Razor's Edge (query RE) and Monthly Performance Measure Reports.
Criterion
Increase Membership
Increase Membership through mass mailings to non active alumni, monthly email renewal reminders, and 30, 60, 90 renewal notices to lapsing members in addition to numerous membership appeals throughout the year.
Finding
Increase Membership
Total Membership as of 6/30/09 is 7,473. Membership totals are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for membership will be updated 8/31/09.
Action
Increase Membership
The Alumni Office is projected to exceed its goal for FY '09. The Alumni Office will continue to increase the membership base through the addition of regional clubs, mass mail solicitations, local/regional events, and other marketing/media promotions.
Objective
Increase The Number Of Meetings, Events And Attendance
Increase the number of meetings and events to 125, as well as the overall attendance at these meetings and events to 14,250.
Indicator
Increase The Number Of Meetings, Events, And Attendance
Utilize the meetings, events, and attendance report as updated monthly on the Performance Measures report.
Criterion
Increase The Number Of Meetings, Events, And Overall Attendance
Increase contact and stewardship in regions with concentrations of significant alumni populations. Host meetings and events in regions with concentrations of significant alumni populations. Mail invitations to events to all alumni in regional areas, whether active or not.
Finding
Increase The Number Of Meetings, Events, And Attendance
As of 6/30/09 the number of meetings and events are at 108 and the overall attendance is at 13,203. Meetings, Events, and attendance totals are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for these items will be updated 8/31/09.
Action
Increase The Number Of Meetings, Events, And Attendance
The Alumni Office will continue to identify and cultivate alumni in regional areas. We will continue to host meetings and events both locally and regionally and investigate more areas with strong concentrations of alumni populations to host alumni gatherings and events. We will continute to encourage all alumni to attend alumni functions.
Objective
Alumni Communication Pieces
Increase the number of communication pieces distributed to alumni to 100.
Indicator
Alumni Communication Pieces
Utilize the communications report as updated monthly on the Performance Measures report.
Criterion
Alumni Communication Pieces
Increase contact with alumni and friends through various direct mail pieces, e-mails, e-newsletters, meeting and event invitations, and other means of communication.
Finding
Alumni Communication Pieces
As of 6/30/09 91 communication pieces had been distributed to alumni and friends. Communication pieces to alumni and friends are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for these items will be updated 8/31/09.
Action
Alumni Communication Pieces
The Alumni Office will continue to create and develop new ideas and methods to get information out to our alumni and friends.
Objective
Increase Annual Membership Revenue
Increase financial support for the alumni association through annual membership revenue to $130,000.
Indicator
Increase Annual Membership Revenue
Utilize Razor's Edge, SamMenu (Alumni Revenue accounts), and daily alumni deposit membership and gift reporting spreadsheet.
Criterion
Increase Annual Membership Revenue
Increase annual membership revenue through mass mailings to non active alumni, monthly email renewal reminders, and 30, 60, 90 renewal notices to lapsing members in addition to numerous membership appeals throughout the year.
Finding
Increase Annual Membership Revenue
As of 6/30/09 annual membership revenue was $96,310. Annual membership revenue totals are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for membership will be updated 8/31/09. Year end annual membership revenue is projected to be $112,000.
Action
Increase Annual Membership Revenue
In progress until August 31, 2009. The Alumni Office will continue to research, solicit, and cultivate alumni for membership in the alumni association, while continuing to engage and involve our current membership in order to sustain a high renewal rate.
Objective
Increase Life Membership Revenues
Increase Life Membership Revenues to $115,000 for FY '09.
Indicator
Increase Life Membership Revenue
Utilize Razor's Edge, SamMenu (Alumni Revenue accounts), and daily alumni deposit membership and gift reporting spreadsheet.
Criterion
Increase Life Membership Revenues
Increase Life membership revenue through direct mailings to active alumni and donors, personal contact, and utilization of volunteers.
Finding
Increase Life Membership Revenues
As of 6/30/09 Life Membership revenues collected were at $117,078. Life membership revenue totals are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for Life membership will be updated 8/31/09.
Action
Increase Life Membership Revenues
In progress until August 31, 2009. The Alumni Office will continue to research, solicit, and cultivate alumni for Life membership in the alumni association. The utilization and support of volunteers in this endeavor is a key component to our success.
Objective
Increase Gifts (non-dues Income)
Increase gift income in support of the alumni association through event sponsorships, scholarships, and donations to $100,000 for FY '09.
Indicator
Increase Gifts (non-dues Income)
Utilize Razor's Edge, SamMenu (Alumni Revenue accounts), and daily alumni deposit membership and gift reporting spreadsheet.
Criterion
Increase Gifts (non-dues Income)
Increase Gifts (non-dues income) revenue through direct mailings to active alumni and donors, personal contact, and utilization of volunteers.
Finding
Increase Gifts (non-dues Income)
As of 6/30/09 Gifts (non-dues income) revenues collected were at $118,372. Gift (non-dues income) revenue totals are calculated monthly and input in the Monthly Performance Measure reports for Alumni Relations. Final year end numbers for Gifts (non-dues income) will be updated 8/31/09.
Action
Increase Gifts (non-dues Income)
In progress until August 31, 2009. The Alumni Office will continue to research, solicit, and cultivate alumni for Gifts and donations to the alumni association. The utilization and support of volunteers in this endeavor is a key component to our success.