Alumni Club Leadership Training Friday, June 19, 2015 Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa Lexington, Kentucky

 Whether a recent grad or Golden Wildcat, local alumni clubs help alumni stay connected to their alma mater. Local alumni club programs and activities include community service projects, scholarship initiatives, and many other fun friend-raising activities. Purpose of UK Alumni Clubs

 Membership  Giving  Engagement  Scholarships  Student Recruitment  Advocacy  Legacy Key Areas of Support Identified by President Capilouto

 Philanthropy  Friendraising and Fundraising…  Governance  Board Structure and Representation  Relationships  Colleges, Constituent Groups, etc.  Programs Optimization  ROI and Relevance Strategic Plan

Number of Alumni Members Non Club Areas = 8,135 Club Areas = 30,560 Nonmembers Non Club Areas = 36,732 Club Areas = 162,334

 Dues based alumni association  Approximately 18% of funding from the university  80% tax deductible  38,695 members (about 20% of the alumni population)  Increases the university’s participation rate for giving in rankings Membership

 UK Alumni Club volunteers assist the association and university through giving – time, talent and treasure  Alumni giving is important to the university as state funds become less and less each year (about 9% of the overall budget)  Volunteerism on behalf of the university is a great way to show support in club areas (i.e. service projects, in kind service, student recruitment, etc.) Giving

 Connecting alumni locally and back to the university  Accomplished through programs, events and communications  Engagement Ideas:  Dinner Program  Participation in Community Walk/Fundraiser (i.e. Race for the Cure)  Kentucky Derby Parties  DanceBlue  Golf Tournament  5K Engagement

 Scholarships – Important to the University  Financial Assistance  Retention  Recognition Dinner  42 Scholarship Endowments  27 Club Endowments  160 Scholarships Awarded – Academic Year  Club Solicitations/Fundraisers Scholarships

 Collaboration with Office of Admission  Book Awards  Juniors at High School Awards Programs  College Fairs  Represent UK  Student Sendoffs  Summer Event to sendoff area students to UK  Preview Nights  Admissions activities held for prospective students and families Student Recruitment

 Alumni Club Volunteers Participate as Advocates for the University  Government Relations Outreach  Talking Points/Community Involvement Advocacy

 Legacy Initiative  Program aimed to engage children of UK alumni throughout the course of their lifetime  Big Blue Santa, Pumpkin Festival, Birthday Cards/Gifts  Legacy Tuition  Program for out of state students/alumni Legacy

 Broadcast s  Invitations  Cats for a Cause  Athletic Tickets  Club Leadership Training Other Programs, Services, Benefits

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