ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY CERTIFICATION COURSE

Enrollment opening March 1

COST

$299 Individual | $599 Up to Three

WHO?

Administrators in alumni relations and advancement

FORMAT

Registrants have the flexibility to move through the course (i.e., watch each unit recording) at their own pace. Each week, the Lead Instructor will host an open Office Hours call, where you can ask questions, discuss homework, and learn what other institutions are doing to engage alumni.
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MODERNIZE STRATEGY

Coupling innovation with proven best practices, this course helps you take advantage of the technologies available to you to reach alumni. Administrators who complete the course will understand which metrics are important to track, ways to boost digital engagement, and strategies for interpreting alumni data.

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SHOWCASE VALUE

Tracking the impact of changes helps you refine your strategy. This course explains how to evaluate the maturity of your engagement strategy against the Wisr Engagement Framework and explores how to quantitatively measure and visualize change over time. That means your department keeps improving and you look awesome in meetings.

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CONNECT WITH PEERS

This course will allow you to meet other administrators in alumni relations so you can share approaches that have worked well in practice. You’ll connect with administrators around the country to post course homework assignments, discuss your biggest challenges, and source ideas for new engagement tactics.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Here’s what we’ll cover during the 4-unit course:

 

ALUMNI DATA

UNIT 1: ALUMNI DATA

  • Mastering Alumni Data
  • Part 1: The Wisr Engagement Framework
  • Part 2: Understanding Marketing Stacks
  • Part 3: Improving Segmentation & Personalization

PROGRAMMING

UNIT 2: PROGRAMMING

  • Delivering Engaging Programming
  • Part 1: Focusing on Alumni Needs
  • Part 2: Updating Experiential Programming
  • Part 3: Tailoring Volunteer Programming

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

UNIT 3: DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

  • Building Community Online
  • Part 1: Developing Digital Content
  • Part 2: The Power of Digital Communities
  • Part 3: Mobilizing Evangelists

ENGAGEMENT ANALYTICS

UNIT 4: ENGAGEMENT ANALYTICS

  • Demonstrating Your Impact on Campus
  • Part 1: Analyzing Data to Drive Decisions
  • Part 2: Building an Engagement Dashboard
  • Part 3: Advocating for Your Initiatives

“This really allows us to talk with like-minded people, and think about what are the challenges that are facing you. At larger [trainings], you’re talked at a lot, and you don’t actually get to talk about what’s working and not working for your institution.”

Liz Morrison, Director of Networks & Communities
Denison University

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What exactly will I learn during the course?

Whether you want to learn the fundamentals of alumni engagement, take existing initiatives to new heights, or demonstrate your impact to leadership, the Alumni Engagement Strategy certification course will equip you to:
  • Evaluate the maturity of your current engagement strategy
  • Uncover where your data lives and how it flows together
  • Integrate personalization into email messaging
  • Mobilize alumni evangelists through digital communities and social networks
  • Take action to build an engagement dashboard
  • Establish your department as a strategic value-driver for the institution

How do I access course materials?

After enrolling in the course, you'll receive an invitation to the Wisr Academy network, which includes a private community for Alumni Engagement Strategy participants. In that community is where you'll find each unit's recording, each unit's homework assignment, additional bonus materials, and more.

What if I'm not available at the scheduled times?

The course is specifically designed to accommodate your busy schedule. The only scheduled time is the standing weekly Office Hours hosted by the Lead Instructor. Otherwise, the course is self-paced to allow you to view unit recordings at your convenience. If you can't tune in to the Office Hours, you're welcome to ask questions directly in the Wisr Academy digital network.

Why doesn't the course meet in-person?

Wisr Academy works with higher education administrators all over the world. We meet digitally to make courses as accessible as possible and cut down on your travel costs.

Is this course only for entry-level administrators?

Definitely not. Higher education administration is racing to catch up with the modern technologies available to you, and even seasoned executives are expected to adapt to changing best practices. Every employee – not just recent hires – should understand the basics of marketing personalization, CRM tools, data management, and digital communities.

What does a certification in alumni engagement strategy mean for me?

This course is not a surface-level overview. While it is open to administrators of all levels, you can expect to get into the nuts and bolts of developing and implementing a modern and inclusive student engagement strategy. Adding an Alumni Engagement Strategy certification to your resume or LinkedIn demonstrates that you've dedicated serious time and energy to mastering your craft and helps set you apart from peers. To officially earn the certificate, you need to complete each unit's homework assignment.

What exactly will I learn during the course?

Whether you want to learn the fundamentals of alumni engagement, take existing initiatives to new heights, or demonstrate your impact to leadership, the Alumni Engagement Strategy certification course will equip you to:
  • Evaluate the maturity of your current engagement strategy
  • Uncover where your data lives and how it flows together
  • Integrate personalization into email messaging
  • Mobilize alumni evangelists through digital communities and social networks
  • Take action to build an engagement dashboard
  • Establish your department as a strategic value-driver for the institution

How do I access course materials?

After enrolling in the course, you'll receive an invitation to the Wisr Academy network, which includes a private community for Alumni Engagement Strategy participants. In that community is where you'll find each unit's recording, each unit's homework assignment, additional bonus materials, and more.

What if I'm not available at the scheduled times?

The course is specifically designed to accommodate your busy schedule. The only scheduled time is the standing weekly Office Hours hosted by the Lead Instructor. Otherwise, the course is self-paced to allow you to view unit recordings at your convenience. If you can't tune in to the Office Hours, you're welcome to ask questions directly in the Wisr Academy digital network.

Why doesn't the course meet in-person?

Wisr Academy works with higher education administrators all over the world. We meet digitally to make courses as accessible as possible and cut down on your travel costs.

Is this course only for entry-level administrators?

Definitely not. Higher education administration is racing to catch up with the modern technologies available to you, and even seasoned executives are expected to adapt to changing best practices. Every employee – not just recent hires – should understand the basics of marketing personalization, CRM tools, data management, and digital communities.

What does a certification in alumni engagement strategy mean for me?

This course is not a surface-level overview. While it is open to administrators of all levels, you can expect to get into the nuts and bolts of developing and implementing a modern and inclusive student engagement strategy. Adding an Alumni Engagement Strategy certification to your resume or LinkedIn demonstrates that you've dedicated serious time and energy to mastering your craft and helps set you apart from peers. To officially earn the certificate, you need to complete each unit's homework assignment.

PICK YOUR PRICE

We offer this certificate course on a rolling basis for individuals and teams.

INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT

$299

One Member
BEST DEAL

TEAM ENROLLMENT

$599

Up to Three Members

HOW REGISTRATION WORKS

1) Registrant Information

Provide your contact information and details about any other team members who are joining the course with you.

2) Payment

Pay your registration fee using a card or PayPal account. For team registration, only one team member needs to submit payment. All financial transactions are secured by PayPal.

3) Processing

You and any team members you registered will instantly receive a confirmation email from us and a receipt from PayPal.

4) Network Invitation

You and any team members you registered will receive an invitation to join the Wisr Academy network, which is where you'll participate in discussion forums, view unit recordings, and access bonus resources.

5) Make a Profile

Create your profile on the Wisr Academy network. The more information you provide about your background, the better networking matches our algorithm will offer you so that you get the most out of connecting with other higher ed professionals. Making a profile usually takes about 5 minutes.

6) Start Connecting

Start chatting with other administrators and stay tuned for information on the Office Hours day and time! We'll notify you by email with more details.

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