FANSHAWE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PLAN.

2020-2022.

OUR STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT PRIORITIES:.

Because Fanshawe always benefits when its alumni are active & personally invested in its future.

Fanshawe College’s Alumni Association is devoted to nurturing lifelong connections with its 200,000+ graduates. This Engagement Plan is designed to do just this: enrich the alumni experience so graduates across the globe are energized, empowered and filled with pride. As we put the following plan into action over the next two years, we’re committed to adding value to the alumni experience to ensure Fanshawe’s future remains strong.

CELEBRATE graduate success .Honour the achievements of all alumni:.

• Distinguished Alumni Awards • Premier’s Awards• Graduation.

EXPERIENCE all there is as a Fanshawe alum.Enhance the overall experience to ensure alumni feel a stronger connection to Fanshawe:.

• On-campus .

• Athletics events: free alumni admission (regular season)

• Career and Employment Services: access and support

• Ignite Career Conference: free alumni admission

• Career Fairs: engage with soon-to-be graduates.

• Off-campus – Alumni-hosted...

• Private movie screenings • London Knights Group Suites • City of London Budweiser Gardens Suites.

COMMUNICATE regularly with graduates, remain in touch and showcase alumni success.Increase the profile of Fanshawe Alumni, the PERKS program and graduate stories:.

• Monthly e-newsletter distribution• Social media engagement • Alumni website updates• Direct mail campaigns• Alumni Stories platform• Alumni survey.

OUTREACH to current students & alumni on and off campus.Increase Fanshawe Alumni’s exposure by connecting with soon-to-be-grads and graduates in the community:.

• On-campus: PERKS activation events across the college

• Off-campus: Alumni @ Work events.

GIVE BACK to ensure future students receive the best education & experience possible .Establish a stronger culture of giving by offering alumni donors the chance to contribute to causes they’re passionate about:.

• Leveraging Fanshawe Funder to provide financial support for student initiatives

• Continue to build revenue via Alumni Affinity Partnerships .

PERKS for all alumni including access to exclusive contests & deals.Secure new high quality deals and contests to maintain engagement with the alumni who have signed up for Fanshawe Alumni Perks..

VOLUNTEER opportunities for all graduates.Offer chances for alumni to give back to their Fanshawe community with the gift of their time:

• Alumni Association Board of Directors opportunities

• Larry Myny Industry Mentorship program opportunities.

Did you know?Results from the 2019 Alumni Survey guided this Engagement Plan.

Our work is cut out for us: While most survey respondents indicated positive perceptions of Fanshawe, only 36% state they feel connected to the School (Alumni Survey 2019).

ABOUT OUR ALUMNI.Fanshawe alumni defined: Graduates who have successfully completed a certificate, diploma, post-graduate or degree program..

180,000+Fanshawe Alumni.

200,000+Credentials issued.

69 countriesalumni call home.

ALUMNI BY PROFILE.* Fanshawe Alumni stats as of March 2020.

Recent (18-31)22%.

Legacy (63+)15%.

Mature (43-62)38%.

Established (32-42)25%.

ABOUT THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.Established in 1979, Fanshawe College’s Alumni Association is committed to nurturing lifelong connections with its 200,000+ graduates who live in London, across Canada and around the globe..

VISION.A proud community of inspired alumni and students engaged in the life and success of the College..

MISSION.To enhance the experiences of current students, establish and nurture lifelong connections with alumni, and celebrate the success of graduates and friends of the College..

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