Alumni

Alumni can be involved in the campaign in a number of ways. One of the simplest forms of involvement is to join an alumni chapter in your area. In addition to chapter involvement, there are other alumni volunteer and campaign opportunities.

General Volunteer/Involvement Opportunities

Volunteer Forum: Join the Alumni Association and other volunteers in a weekend of idea sharing and stimulating programming specifically designed for Carnegie Mellon volunteers. Please visit the Volunteer Forum pages to learn more.

Alumni Interest Group (AIG): The Alumni Interest Groups (AIGs) are groups of alumni who share a common interest in a co- or extra-curricular student activity, professional interest, post-graduate experience or personal identity (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.). AIG volunteers work to connect and reconnect members to each other and the university, as well as plan events to benefit the group and current students. For more information: Sarah McMullen, Assistant Director of On-Campus Programs, 412-268-3277

Carnegie Mellon Admissions Council (CMAC): CMAC is an organization of nearly 1,000 Carnegie Mellon alumni, who volunteer with the Office of Admissions to help attract and enroll prospective students. CMAC’s membership includes alumni from the United States, its territories and several foreign countries. Please visit www.cmu.edu/cmac. For more information: Jason Nevinger, Associate Director of Admission, 412-268-2082

Class Correspondents: The class correspondent program is an important way to further strengthen the links between Carnegie Mellon alumni and the university. The primary role of the class correspondent is to assist in writing the class notes section that is published in each issue of Carnegie Mellon Today. For more information: Laurel Bosshart, Assistant Director of On-Campus Programs, 412-268-2062

Regional & International Chapters: Regional and International Chapter volunteers help to establish and grow alumni communities in their geographic regions. For more information: Mara Barker, Director of Regional Programs, 412-268-1288

Reunion Planning Committees: Committees are integral to the success of all Reunions. Classmates work together to capture the essence of their classes’ experiences while on campus as students. Working together with the Office of Alumni Relations staff, Reunion Committee members have an opportunity to have a fun, rewarding and enriching experience, and provide tremendous guidance and insight. For more information: Jahna Steiner, Assistant Director of On-Campus Programs, 412-268-2462

Reunion Giving Committees: Special giving efforts around reunion celebrations provide an opportunity to spark and renew class spirit, encourage increased class participation, inspire gift upgrades, and spur classes on to new records of giving. For more information: Katie Lambrou, Associate Director of Reunion Giving, 412-268-3231

Tepper Alumni Chapters: Tepper Alumni Chapters are led by alumni volunteers who serve on the chapter leadership team and exist to provide professional development events, social activities and networking opportunities for alumni of the Tepper School of Business. For more information: Janice French, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Tepper School of Business, 412-268-6227

Tepper Reunion Volunteers: Alumni from classes celebrating reunions are invited to volunteer to serve on their Tepper class reunion planning committees. Planning usually begins about one year before class reunion weekend. For more information: Janice French, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Tepper School of Business, 412-268-6227

Campaign Volunteer Opportunities

Alumni can support the campaign through a variety of volunteer activities. Below are brief descriptions of some of the most common volunteer opportunities.

Fund-Raising Volunteers: Share philanthropic motivations with other alumni and/or friends during a phone call or in-person meeting accompanied by Carnegie Mellon's fund-raising staff. In certain cases, the fund raising volunteer may directly ask for philanthropic support.

Event Hosts: Agree to provide a venue for a university activity associated with the campaign. Venues will depend on the size or content of an event, which could range from an intimate dinner at a private residence to a larger event at a club or place of business. The event host could also provide welcoming remarks and/or greet participants.

Advocate Volunteers: These volunteers are essential in securing and arranging high level introductions or meetings with corporate, foundation, alumni, parent, or individuals who may have an inclination to participate in the campaign. Advocate volunteers may also encourage alumni and parents and friends to attend key alumni and/or campaign events.

Peer Review Volunteers: Assist Carnegie Mellon staff by identifying individuals who may be interested in volunteering their time or supporting the campaign financially.

Stewardship Volunteers: Become stewards to others who have made gifts to the campaign or who have served as key volunteers. Volunteers may be asked to make phone calls, sign letters, meet with donors/volunteers to say thank you, or host a thank you event.

Regional Volunteers: Provide insight regarding a particular region as well as encourage alumni, parents and friends to attend regional alumni and/or campaign events. They may be asked to attend regional events serving as a representative of the university and to speak on behalf of the university at alumni, parent, or campaign events.

For more information on volunteer opportunities specific to Inspire Innovation, The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University, please contact Kristin Sullivan, Senior Campaign Officer for Planning and Operations, at 412-268-5139 or kristin@andrew.cmu.edu.