Alumni Events
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Let us help you plan events!
We can:
- Send out emails on behalf of the chapters at no expense to you
- Provide emails to one list annually to alumni
- Send unlimited email news and events notices through the TWU server
- Develop marketing pieces for planned event
- Prepare newsletters if desired, and assist with notifying alumni of events and answering inquiries
Event planning
Event success and optimal support hinges on diligent planning and sufficient lead time. Observing a planned timetable helps. When setting event dates, also set deadlines to begin planning.
Begin planning six to eight weeks in advance of each event, communicating regularly and delegating tasks to leaders/committees.
Event Planning Timeline
Eight Weeks Out
- Notify Associate Director for Alumni Engagement of proposed program
- Call chapter events committee meeting to discuss plans, divide responsibilities
- Develop per-person cost, if charging for event
- Submit event information to Associate Director for Alumni Engagement for promotion with the pre-event form
- Title
- Time, date
- Location, directions
- Cost
- Speaker/presenter name and bio
- Sponsor name, logo
- Notified Associate Director for Alumni Engagement of any special needs or additional assistance
Four-Six Weeks Out
- Make all arrangements for the program
- Room/location reservations
- Catering
- Contracts
- Decorations
- Registration
- Audio/visual needs
- Other
- Develop and implement a publicity plan
- Submit draft news releases to Associate Director for Alumni Engagement for proofing and editing
Two-Three Weeks Out
- Form telephone committee to contact alumni and encourage attendance
- Finalize and confirm arrangements or special requests
- Submit final press release to Associate Director for Alumni Engagement for distribution
- Provide program information to Associate Director for Alumni Engagement
Week of Event
- Notify Associate Director for Alumni Engagement whether door prize item(s) are desired/needed
- Provide caterer with final guest count
Day of Event
- Arrive an hour early to help set up, and greet guests and members
- Actively collect contact information (cards) from attendees
- Confirm details and directions with speaker, VIPs and sponsor(s)
Post-Event
- Contact Associate Director for Alumni Engagement to discuss outcomes
- Send thank-you notes to speaker, VIPs and sponsor
- Follow up with alumni who expressed interest in chapter or activities
- Inform Associate Director for Alumni Engagement of any alumni address/email updates
- Submit post-event survey with Associate Director for Alumni Engagement for event feedback
Plan reunions
Interested in getting together with your former classmates? The Office of Alumni Engagement would like to assist you with your reunion. Contact our office at 940-898-2586 or by email at alumniengagement@twu.edu.
Page last updated 12:31 PM, February 2, 2023