Create Meaningful Alumni Connections

Building Alumni Relationships That Lead to Participation, Partnership, and Giving
 
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ET

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Community college alumni can be more than names in a database. They can become volunteers, advocates, donors, mentors, and valuable connections to local employers—but only when colleges give them meaningful reasons to stay connected.


EAB’s 2026 Community College Advancement Leaders Survey reveals a gap between the alumni relationships that teams want to build and the data, capacity, and tools available to support that work. How can capacity-limited advancement teams reach and engage their alumni to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships over time?


Join EAB advancement experts Adam Owenz and Shelly Walia as they take a deeper look at the survey findings and discuss practical ways community colleges can build stronger alumni relationships.

In this discussion, we’ll explore how to:
  • Understand how alumni want to connect with your college and identify the information needed to reach and engage them
  • Give alumni meaningful reasons to participate based on their experiences, interests, and connections to the institution
  • Turn initial interest into an ongoing relationship through relevant follow-up and clear ownership

Register now to learn how your team can reach your alumni, offer relevant ways to participate, and build on each response.

Meet Our Speakers

Senior Director, EAB Technology 
Director, EAB Technology