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Iowa Alumni Association OrientationJuly 2010
Who we are and what we do . . . .
Left to Right
• Karri Chatham: Administrative and Gift Records Specialist• Dr. Nancy Rieves: Executive Director, Phi Theta Kappa
Foundation• Courtney Taylor: Alumni Relations Coordinator
Iowa Association Orientation
What is the purpose of having a Foundation?
Iowa Association Orientation
The Purpose of Establishing our Foundation is:
To secure funds for long-term planning To have a centralized location for fundraising To create a Board focused solely on fundraising To attract individual donors & private
foundations (i.e. Hites Foundation)
The Foundation works with Regions and Associations interested in establishing
endowments.
Iowa Association Orientation
How to “Become” an AlumnusA Phi Theta Kappan is considered an Alumnus when he/she leaves to Community College - in good standing - through
GraduationTransfer to senior institutionEntering the work force
To be acknowledged as an alumnus update information online at www.ptk.org/alumni email [email protected]
Iowa Association Orientation
The Role of Alumni . . . .
To support the established goals of chapters & regions through volunteerism and financial support.
Chapters/regions can engage alumni by welcoming support of: Event registration & hospitality Induction ceremonies Membership Drives Chapter projects & fundraisers Mentorship
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The Role of Regional Coordinators & Officers
To help facilitate communication of the established goals of regional leadership to help align goals and action plans
Regional Coordinators have the privilege of appointing/approving Association Advisors for Regional Associations.
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Introducing the Alumni Advisory Council
The AAC is a three-person council that serves as liaison between alumni and headquarters. Contact them at [email protected]
Laurel Rothenberger (VA), Pattie Van Atter, Chair (NJ), Ari Disraelly (CT)
Iowa Association Orientation
Why is it important to engage our alumni?
Ways we can help you engage your alumni: Providing lists of alumni contacts Sharing email tools for mass alumni contact
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Iowa Association Orientation
AssociationsApproximately 75 active associations
Regional Community: Chapter, College, Non-regional
Geographic Area University
CharteringAverage chartering 4 associations annually
First Steps: Identify an advisor & recruit 15 charter members
Then: Submit paperwork and plan ceremony
Iowa Association Orientation
AssociationsApproximately 75 active associations
Regional Community: Chapter, College, Non-regional
Geographic Area University
CharteringAverage chartering 4 associations annually
First Steps: Identify an advisor & recruit 15 charter members
Then: Submit paperwork and plan ceremony
Iowa Association Orientation
International Engagement Opportunities for Alumni . . . .
Annual ConventionIn 2010, alumni donated more than 350 hours of service – an impact of more than $4,500
Honors InstituteThe Nevada/California Regional Alumni provided snacks, door prizes, and literature about the area for R&R Day during Registration for our 2010 Institute at Chapman University
Alumni Socials Past socials hosted at Convention & Institute, as well as in
Washington DC and New York City Future socials planned for Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, St. Louis…
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Other Questions?
