Class Volunteer Toolkit

Manage Class Events, Activities, Communications

In 1868, the first students graduated from MIT—and soon the first alumni volunteers stepped up to keep their fellow graduates organized and informed. Today, hundreds of alumni donate their time and energy as class volunteers. This toolkit helps them in their essential work, providing tips and guidance on planning reunion and events, connecting classmates with each other, plus raising money for class projects and reunion gift campaigns.

Class organization and governance

Background on organizational structures and officer roles and responsibilities.

Start a class Web site

Information and resources to help Webmasters build useful and engaging class Web sites.

Event planning

A comprehensive planning guide for the main event—Tech Reunions.

 

Lists and labels

Download data lists to analyze your local alumni population and mailing lists to contact them. Can't download the exact list you need? Request a customized report of classmates that meets your needs.

Building support and involvement

Whether it's a reunion year or not, here are some ideas and best practices for keeping the class engaged.

Resources by class officer role

Each class officer has a specific set of responsibilities. The tools below provide customized support.

Mark your calendar! Tech Reunions 2010 runs June 3-6!