Alumni Advisory Boards
Alumni Advisory Board Operations
AAB1 - Alumni have taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in events such as candidate and initiate ceremonies and service and philanthropy projects with the undergraduate chapter.
AAB2 - The alumni are very involved in formal recruitment. The chapter has set up an alumni night where about forty alumni come and meet potential candidates during formal recruitment week. During the dinner, an alum is invited to provide a keynote speech, and time is set aside for the alumni to speak individually with the potential new members.
AAB3 - One best practice is to identify future alumni leaders within the collegiate chapter. The chapter president maintained a list of members who demonstrated strong leadership qualities and potential for future alumni volunteer roles. These collegians were prepared for such opportunities by being introduced to the responsibilities of alumni groups and invited to attend meetings to gain a clear understanding of their purpose and structure. Collegians were also encouraged to report meeting proceedings back to the chapter, with alumni leaders providing additional context only when necessary. This approach fostered constructive dialogue between alumni and collegians while also equipping future volunteers with the experience and perspective needed to serve effectively as advisors or board members.
AAB4 - Alumni attend chapter meetings, recruitment events, and brotherhood activities, and, each week, the Alumni Relations Chairman invites at least one alumni member to attend the weekly chapter meeting.
AAB5 - Each month, a meeting is held between the Executive Council of the house and the Alumni Advisory Board members. Each officer reports on what they have done in the previous month, and the advisory board and other executive council members give feedback and new ideas to build upon the tasks at hand. The Advisory Board helps make sure that each officer fulfills the duties entailed by his position.
AAB6 - The advisory board facilitates an annual officer training lasting about half a day. In this training, all officers are expected to present what they understand their role to be and how they intend to improve upon that role over the next year. Each officer is also provided with information on which alumni advisor is the most appropriate to rely on for advice in his office.
AAB7 - Alumni Advisory Board Overview
AAB8 - Alumni Advisory Board Chairman Job Description
AAB9 - Chapter Advisor Job Description
AAB10 - Financial Advisor Job Description
AAB11 - LEAD Advisor Job Description
AAB12 - Social and Risk Reduction Advisor Job Description
AAB13 - Recruitment Advisor Job Description
AAB14 - Alumni Relations Advisor Job Description
AAB15 - Role of a Faculty Advisor
AAB16 - Alumni Year-Round Recruitment Checklist
AAB17 - Sample AAB and Alumni Chapter Governance Model
AAB18 - Sample AAB Governance Model
AAB19 - Tips for Working with Individual Chapter Officers
AAB20 - Discussion Topics for Campus-Based Professional Staff
AAB21 - Discussion Topics for Division Commanders
AAB22 - Sample Alumni/Volunteer Transition Guide
AAB23 - Sample Alumni/Volunteer Code of Conduct
AAB24 - Sample Alumni Scholarship Committee
AAB25 - Sample Chapter Function Chart
Alumni Advisory Board Meeting Organization
AAB26 - Alumni Advisory Board Communication Tips
AAB27 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Calendar
AAB28 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Calendar - 2024
AAB29 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
AAB30 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - 2024
AAB31 - Alumni Advisory Board Meeting Tips
AAB32 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Minutes
AAB33 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Action Plan
AAB34 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Contact Matrix
Effective Advising
AAB35 - The chapter holds weekly lunch meetings with their Chapter Advisor to review chapter operations and improve alumni relations. This provides an informal setting that allows for more open conversation with the Chapter Advisor.
AAB36 - 2026 Alumni Institute
AAB48 - Resources for Working with Today's College Students
AAB37 - Working with Today's College Student
AAB38 - Advisor Purpose - Advise Don't Dictate
AAB39 - Successful Habits of Alumni Advisors
AAB40 - The Importance of Communicating Confidence and Trust
AAB41 - 10 Ways to be an Effective Alumni Advisor
AAB42 - Sample LEAD Phase I, Session 5 Presentation
AAB43 - Sample All Chapter LEAD - Alumni Speaker Series
Recruiting Volunteers
AAB44 - 8 Steps to Successful AAB Recruitment
AAB45 - Recruiting Alumni Advisors
AAB46 - Sample Alumni Advisory Board Recruitment Letter
AAB47 - Why do Alumni Volunteer? Overview
General Fraternity Webinars
Below you’ll find a collection of helpful webinars created by the General Fraternity Staff and dedicated volunteers. Each session is organized by topic, updated every two years, and includes an accompanying slide deck you can view anytime. New webinars are hosted monthly during the academic year, and alumni are always welcome to join. For more details or assistance, please contact todd.denson@sigmanu.org.
AAB48 - Best Practices for Alumni Advisory Boards and Chapter Advisors
AAB49 - The LEAD Program Update Webinar
AAB50 - Supporting Chapters with LEAD Webinar
AAB51 - Supporting Chapters in Recruitment Webinar
AAB52 - Supporting Chapters during the Founders' Month of Service Webinar
AAB53 - Supporting Chapters in the Pursuit of Excellence Submission Process Webinar
AAB54 - Utilizing the Pursuit of Excellence Program Webinar
AAB55 - Supporting Chapters in Intellectual Development
AAB56 - Organizing an Advisory Board Call with Parents Webinar
AAB57 - Supporting the Commander's Action Plan and Goal Setting
AAB58 - Making the Most of the Chapter Consultation Program Webinar
AAB59 - Supporting Chapter Officer Transitions Webinar
AAB60 - Utilizing the Members Area
AAB61 - Working with and Supporting Today's College Students Webinar
AAB62 - Recruiting Alumni Volunteers Webinar (2022)
AAB63 - Recruiting Alumni Volunteers Webinar (2024)
AAB64 - Best Practices for Working with Your FSL Office Webinar
Call for Practices
If you have a great example or resource that you think should be included in the Best Practices Library, we want to know about it. Email your examples and resources to Todd Denson, Director of Alumni Advisory Programs, at todd.denson@sigmanu.org.
Additional Advising Resources
The perfect complements to the Alumni Best Practices Library are the specific advisor resources pages located at the links below. There you can access additional resources and volunteer advice for various advising positions.