Class Agents are alumni volunteers who cultivate relationships with classmates and encourage them to reconnect with the College through meaningful forms of engagement.
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On Gator Give Day last year, Class Agents were able to double response rates and individuals with no giving history were twice as likely to donate in comparison to those that simply received general solicitations from the College.What is the role of a Class Agent?
Steward. Liaison. Communicator. Motivator. Supporter.
- Class Agents partner with the College in class fundraising efforts.
- To inform classmates about current issues at the College and provide feedback to the College on classmates’ interests, concerns, and news.
- Participate in outreach efforts to classmates to help them reconnect to the College and invest their time, talent, and financial resources in Allegheny.
- Work with fellow classmates to identify ways for alumni to help support the College through volunteer initiatives in student recruitment, career mentoring, academic advisory boards, and more.
- Class Agents should believe in philanthropy and have a positive track record of giving to the College, or have a desire to begin giving to the College.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are interested in becoming a Class Agent, please contact a member of our staff at classagents@allegheny.edu.