‘Vice President for Institutional Advancement’ Category

Class Leadership Structure

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Reinvent the alumni class leadership structure using a model focused on an increased number of alumni volunteers, increased engagement, and ownership in class communication and event planning to ensure a class remains connected with each other and with Gustavus. Additional explanation: This model will work in collaboration with the […]

Alumni Global and Multicultural Award

Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Create an award (e.g. Cultural Competency Award) to honor alumni involved in global and/or multicultural efforts that exemplify the Gustavus’s values and commitment in that arena. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create an award to honor […]

Alumni Connections to Funding Sources

Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Develop process, programs, and benchmarks to maximize the connections and relationships between alumni, parents, friends, corporations, government agencies, and foundations to gain access, relationships, and enhanced fundraising. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Maximize the relationships between […]

Create Alumni Center

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create an on-campus alumni center to serve as a visible sign of the institution’s commitment to alumni and their role in the ongoing success of Gustavus. Additional explanation: This is important because alumni are the living exemplars of Gustavus, its core values, and its brand promise. This space should […]

Culture of Philanthropy

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Foster and promote a culture of philanthropy and gratitude by establishing the Gustavus story of philanthropy that clearly articulates the need statement for annual and endowment gifts. Additional explanation: The story will be taught to all students and alumni, including how an endowment works; where operating money is allocated; […]

Local Alumni Involvement

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Actively involve local (St. Peter/Mankato) alumni for on-campus programming. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Actively involve local (St. Peter/Mankato) alumni for on-campus programming. This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President […]

Matching Gift Revenue

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Research the potential for increasing revenue from matching gift opportunities. Additional explanation: Traditional philanthropic models are no longer the only reliable formula for fundraising success. With each passing generation, the reasons for giving and expectations of donors shift. Gustavus can substantially improve its fundraising potential by exploring those opportunities […]

Endowing Building Maintenance

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Secure long-term support of major campus assets by endowing funds for the maintenance of building projects. Additional explanation: Maintaining a high caliber, state-of-the-art physical campus requires constant funding to keep pace with the increasing demands of the environment, the accelerating rate of technological innovation as it relates to building […]

Alumni and the Reading in Common Book

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Promote the “Reading in Common” book to alumni to build community among alumni with each other and to connect with current students. Additional explanation: The Reading in Common book is read by all incoming first-year students and discussed during Orientation. Alumni involvement may include online book forums, a virtual […]

Alumni Programming Philosophy

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create a new focus and philosophy in alumni programming based on a lifelong journey to live the Gustavus core values. Additional explanation: Programming would systematically and intentionally focus on augmenting the lessons the Gustavus community introduces to students. This may include a standard set of alumni “courses” that mirror […]