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 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