Episode 9: Characteristics of the 21st Century Alumni Associations

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Show notes
Characteristics of a 21st Century Alumni Association
o Strives for self-sufficiency not independence
o Builds relationships for the institution, not the individual
o Delivers relevant programs, communications and services
o Builds partnerships across campus
o Is a critical function of University Development
o Nimble and customizable
o Technology savvy
o Utilizes data to empower gut decisions
o Operates in a transparent and accountable way
o Spreads the good news of the academy and her alumni
o Voice of alumni on campus

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Episode 8: Alumni Career Services with John Hill (Michigan State)

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Show Notes: http://www.alumnipodcast.com/In this episode I talk with John Hill of the Michigan State Alumni Association. John is responsible for directing the Alumni Career Services office at MSU and is a leader in the field.

We talk about how John and his team took a passive, you-come-to-us type program and turned it into program delivery machine. In addition, he explains the Life stage model to Alumni Career Services and how that is a generator of alumni giving. Finally he talks about how LinkedIn and Twitter are integral components to their strategy.

Resources:

· http://msualum.com/careers/

· Find John on Twitter at @msuaajohn

· Send him email at hilljohn@msu.edu

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