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If You Build It, Will They Come - Affinity_FINAL
If You Build It, Will They Come - Affinity_FINAL
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This document is a summary of a session on building affinity groups for alumni engagement. The session covers the definition of affinity groups, why alumni offices should consider them, best practices for getting started, and the importance of surveys and data in creating successful affinity groups. The document also provides a timeline of Bowdoin College's context and suggests steps for planning success, including defining support, group support, identifying volunteers, and ensuring long-term success. It emphasizes the need to understand the unique makeup and experiences of an institution, and provides examples of affinity groups that can be created, such as those based on race and ethnicity, student activities, LGBTQIA+ identity, and military service. The document concludes by encouraging continuous building and creativity in affinity group programming, as well as reminding readers to keep diverse perspectives in mind and be open to new ideas.
Keywords
affinity groups
alumni engagement
best practices
surveys
data
Bowdoin College
planning success
race and ethnicity
LGBTQIA+ identity
military service
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