Identify Activity That Will Require
Augmentation in FY 2001-02
Alumni Programs Assistant
This position is requested
in order to continue the expansion of Alumni Chapters and
Clubs programming. In 1999, a moratorium was placed on the
chartering of new chapters due to the inability to properly
staff additional chapters in an effective manner.
As a result of overwhelming
interest from our alumni and faculty to expand chapter programming,
a proposal was submitted to the Office of the Chancellor.
Through the CSU Advancement Fund, the Alumni Programs Assistant
position was funded for FY ‘00-01. This position will
allow us to build on the success of the Alumni Chapters
and Clubs area through the formation of additional chapters
as well as engaging our alumni through the creation of one-time
events based on special interests.
Building relationships
with our alumni through this avenue has proven very successful
in the development efforts for the University. Of our alumni
who have become members of a particular chapter, over half
have become donors to the University. Whereas, of the non-member
alumni population, only 23% have become donors.
This position directly
relates to Planning Area VIII: Non-State Revenue, Mid-Range
Goal 5. As proven in the Alumni Chapter and Clubs arena,
this position will provide support which will allow for
the creation and expansion of programs/events based on specific
interests for our alumni constituency. As a result, this
will broaden our contact with alumni, increase alumni involvement
with the University and ultimately increase the fundraising
efforts.
