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
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What is the purpose of having a Foundation?
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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.
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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]
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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)
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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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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
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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…
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