End-of-year reflections: A moment to reflect and reconnect with your alumni community
As the year winds down, alumni engagement enters a reflective and strategic phase. It’s the perfect time to celebrate wins, analyze program performance, and refine your roadmap for 2026.
Here are curated insights and resources to support a stronger, more connected alumni strategy, perfect for reading during holiday downtime.
How to show ROI in your Alumni Relations program
Demonstrating ROI is essential for securing institutional support. This guide simplifies:
- How to measure alumni engagement value
- Which KPIs resonate with leadership
- Ways to connect engagement to fundraising and retention
Alumni event ideas that actually increase engagement
Not all alumni events drive participation. These tested, high-impact event concepts help teams:
- Expand reach
- Improve attendance
- Foster meaningful connections
- Refresh tired event formats
Understanding the state of alumni engagement
This on-demand webinar outlines shifts in alumni expectations and digital engagement trends (plus what remains timeless).
Alumni engagement case studies
Montana State University – 180% growth in platform engagement
How the Bobcat Network modernized alumni interaction and strengthened their digital community.
Read the case study
University of Technology Sydney – Scaling connections by 300%
UTS reimagined alumni engagement with modern tools that facilitated meaningful student–alumni interactions.
Read the case study
Looking ahead to 2026
Now is the moment to deepen relationships, leverage data, and build programs that sustain engagement year-round.
Explore alumni engagement solutions with Gravyty
By reflecting now, you’re taking an important step toward meaningful progress. With the right strategies and tools, you can create a thriving alumni community and drive long-lasting impact in 2026 – and beyond.
Nizam Yusuf
Director of Product Marketing
FAQs
Q: What makes an alumni engagement strategy successful?
A: Data-informed programming, meaningful digital touchpoints, and events tailored to alumni interests
