Dionysis Protopapadakis Appalachian State 2017 Director of Graduate Engagement Hunter Wish Washington State 2017 Field Secretary MidAtlantic Expectations for Today Be honest and open to new ideas ID: 781838
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Academy 2020: Graduate Relations
Dionysis Protopapadakis (Appalachian State 2017)Director of Graduate EngagementHunter Wish (Washington State 2017)Field Secretary – Mid-Atlantic
Slide2Expectations for Today
Be honest and open to new ideasEveryone speaks at least onceBe involved and engagedDon’t judge or criticize anyoneHave fun Be a part of the conversation
Slide3Understanding Graduate Relations
What is graduate relations and how does it benefit your chapter?Activity: What are the elements of GR?What is the ultimate purpose of graduate relations?
Slide4Elements of Graduate Relations
Newsletters**Pig DinnerChapter WebsiteParentsCommunity PartnersGreek Advisor / FSL OfficeInvolvementVolunteer roles
Donations / Fundraising**Events past Pig Dinner**
Slide5Enhancing Our Newsletter
Activity: What are some positive elements? What is important to include?Who is our audience? How do we use it to our full potential?Outside of graduates?Frequency?
Slide6What Should Be Included in the Newsletter
Upcoming important datesUniversity sports schedule/open invitation to visit the chapterAd Astra list / obituariesDonor listPig Dinner recap/announcementUndergrad awards/successesGraduate spotlightsLetters from CP, PL, BCA and HCSires and Sons members
Area graduate announcements/events/reunions (grad chapter)Website spotlightDonation details
Introduction of new officers or grad positionsHistorical tidbits or photosHC projects updateRecruitment recommendationsSilver and Gold Owl recipients
Slide7Engaging Graduates Outside of Pig Dinner
Small Group Activity: Identifying opportunitiesFrequency of graduate based events?What are area graduates? What is a graduate chapter?
Slide8Suggested Graduate Activities - Opportunities
Homecoming weekend/ graduate tailgatesGrill outs hosted by graduatesProfessional development workshops**Major/minor sports teams event / meet upsUniversity sports event tailgate / meet upGolf tournament / outingFishing trips
Community service opportunities**Beach hangoutsHiking tripsSkiing / Snowboarding tripsAward presentations – individual or chapter
Museum trips / meet upsNFCDA Dinner / recruitment assistance**Initiations and ritual practices**Graduate mentorship program**
Slide9How to Engage Graduates to Give (Fundraising) - PGDEF
Ben Robinson – Executive Director of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational FoundationDuke Murphy – Director of Development and Stewardship - Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation
Slide10Fundraising Truths
Make a friend first (you are building trust)Ask for a specific purpose (they’ll understand how their money is being used)Ask for/offer a specific amount (help them focus and understand what level)Thank them (sincerely and often)Follow up about how you used the money (builds trust - cycle starts over…)
Slide11Fundraising Secrets
What is the best fundraising program? Be a good/great chapter Get a graduate involved in the ask (PL, BCA, HC…)Communicate (good) news before askingHave an issue/problem? Report what you are doing to solve it Think like a graduate or like someone outside the Fraternity when telling your storyProvide a return envelope or secure giving platform
Slide12Best Practices
Use the Magazine to send good newsSocial media / Website / Newsletters / EmailsCommunicate your purpose/need wellDirect ask / Direct mail / EmailExamples:Ohio State University University of Virginia
Indiana UniversityUniversity of Kansas
Slide13Slide14Resources and Questions
Graduate Relations Website ResourcesQuestions?