Annual Impact Report 2014-15 by Seattle University

ENGAGEMENT. CONNECTIONS.

PRIDE.

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2014–15

Seattle University Alumni Association:

DEEPENING ENGAGEMENT

the Seattle University Alumni Association has been reimagined and reinvigorated, with our alumni experiencing the results. This Annual Impact Report highlights

Number of SUAA Programs Number of Individuals Attending Programs 75

Over the last three years,

3,827

4,000

successes and shares many of the exciting things happening with your Alumni Association. We invite you to join us!

3,500

3,000

2,555 0

A New High for Alumni Engagement

2012-13

2,630 2013-14

2014-15

2,500

With more relevant programming, alumni came out in force in 2015. More than 3,800 participants attended programs, a 46 percent increase in event attendance in one year! 733 of those had not engaged with Seattle Uâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; either through programming events or financial contributionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the past seven years. 21 percent of previously unengaged alumni showed their Seattle U pride and satisfaction by donating in the next fiscal year.

Ride with SU Pride

A Return to Homecoming

In January, Seattle U license plates hit the road. Now, alumni can drive with pride and help support student scholarships through a portion of the sales. Get your SU plates today!

Three years ago, the tradition of Homecoming was reignited at Seattle U. Homecoming 2015 was a huge success featuring the Red Umbrella Parade, Hall of Fame Awards, student and alumni mega-rally and a win by our Redhawks!

Alumni by the Numbers 73,000+

52,000

A Global Network

in the United States

in Washington

75,000+

alumni worldwide in 85 countries

43,000

in Greater Puget Sound area

17,000 in Seattle

You Shape Our Future A gift builds a global network of leaders who carry on the university’s proud legacy. With alumni support, we secure a strong today and an inspired tomorrow.

54% Alumni by Decade of Graduation

Before 1960

2.98%

19%

1960-1969 2010-2014

15.72%

of donors are alumni

7.40%

1970-1979

11.36%

Friends

16%

Parents

6% 2000-2009

1980-1989

25.72%

16.09%

Corporate & Foundations

Faculty & Staff

1990-1999

20.74%

Other Organizations

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Alumni Attitude

SURVEY

A High Opinion of Seattle U

92%

rate their decision to attend SU GOOD or GREAT

In spring 2014, we surveyed alumni to better understand how we can improve the alumni experience and deliver meaningful benefits, communications and programs.

88%

had a GOOD or EXCELLENT experience students as

99%

have a GOOD or EXCELLENT current opinion of Seattle University

Career and Professional Development Matter Alumni most value career and professional development programs and services. These include:

• Continuing education • Professional development • Career services • Online directory

Recent Alumni Are Passionate Graduates since 2000 are passionate about Seattle U.

of recent alumni highly value their • 32% relationship with SU. want to stay engaged with each other • Alumni and come back to campus. value professional development and • Highly career-oriented offerings.

We Responded

Alumni discuss leadership development at the popular SU Advantage | Networking Night.

• Provided new networking programs, career workshops, webinars hosted by national experts and counseling. • Reignited reunions and homecoming. • Hired a new assistant director to focus on student-to-alumni transitions, recent alumni and reunions. • Launched the SU Bridge Young Alumni Chapter. • Developed meaningful programs to appeal to our diverse alumni. • Established regional, affinity and industry chapters. • Introducing a new online alumni directory. • And much more! 2

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2014–15

STRATEGIC PLAN

The SUAA has a 3-year strategic plan

to provide every graduate of Seattle University a world-class alumni experience. The SUAA strategic plan focuses on five key engagement areas that ensure we engage alumni and meet the ever-changing needs of our alumni.

Goal 1:

Seattle U for a Lifetime

Develop lifetime relationships through key engagement points from the time a student first steps on campus through graduation and every stage of alumni life.

Goal 2:

Community

Grow Seattle-area alumni community and pride through campus traditions and pioneering programs.

Goal 3:

Expanding our Reach

Build alumni connections by bringing Seattle U to diverse regional, affinity and industry communities.

Goal 4:

Communications

Connect our alumni to Seattle University and each other through an effective marketing and communication strategy.

Goal 5:

SUAA Services

Deliver Alumni Association benefits and services that enhance the alumni experience.

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Goal 1:

Seattle U for a Lifetime

The lifelong alumni experience begins as a student. The SUAA builds lifetime relationships, supporting alumni at every stage of their relationship with Seattle U from admission to retirement and beyond.

Student Alumni Ambassadors Spread the Alumni Message Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) connect students to alumni through leadership and professional development opportunities such as “The Insider’s Guide to Getting Ahead.” Hosted by SAA and the SU Bridge Young Alumni Chapter, the event brings representatives from a variety of industries and fields to campus to mentor students and recent alumni.

447 2014-15

301 2013-14

Reunions on the Rise In 2015, nearly 450 alumni rediscovered college friendships and relived memories at Seattle University reunions. In the fall, we celebrated the HiYu Coulee 75th anniversary, the Sullivan Scholars 25th anniversary and the Costco Scholars 15th anniversary and hosted the first URec alumni reunion. In May, the classes of 2005 and 1965 reunited with friends at the 2nd annual Alumni Reunion Weekend.

138

2012-13

Reunion Attendees 4

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Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Seattle U Families In October, more than 170 legacy family members attended the 2nd annual Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony to celebrate their family tradition of a Seattle University education. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are alumni proudly pinned new students to welcome them into the Seattle U family and cement their legacy.

Advent Mass This year’s Advent Mass had more than 250 guests, tripling attendance and marking the biggest turnout ever. We partnered with the men’s basketball team to offer free tickets and complimentary transportation to the game after the reception, attracting families with young children to their first alumni event.

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Goal 2:

Community

With more than 58 percent of our alumni living in the Puget Sound area, we provide a variety of engagement opportunities close to home. Whether alumni want to grow their social circle, their network or as a person, we met their needs.

Professional Development Opportunities You told us in the alumni survey that professional development opportunities are a priority— and we heard you. This year, there were more than 140 alumni at three highly acclaimed SU Advantage | Networking Nights, each featuring industry experts and structured networking.

Alumni Awards Celebration 2015 marked the 30th anniversary of the Alumni Awards. More than 300 guests celebrated this momentous night at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel where we remembered 30 years of winners and honored six outstanding alumni and community members.

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Alumni Day of Service During this year’s National Jesuit Alumni Day of Service, nearly 200 alumni—a 110 percent growth from the previous year—participated in service projects across four states, living up to the mission of Seattle U. Alumni beautified public spaces, helped underprivileged students, rebuilt areas still affected by Hurricane Sandy and more.

2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

17 service sites 189 attendees 9 service sites 90 attendees 4 service sites 114 attendees

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Goal 3:

Expanding our Reach

Seattle University has dedicated alumni throughout the world. Understanding the importance of connecting our alumni geographically and by common interests, we built a network of regional, affinity and industry chapters.

Industry Chapters Seattle U sits in the backyard of some of the greatest businesses and nonprofits in the world that employ our alumni. Industry chapters connect alumni in their careers to the Seattle U community. Chapters host informational visits for students and provide connections and networking for alumni. Our most active career-oriented chapters include Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon and Costco.

Number of Chapter Programs Number of Individuals Attending Chapter Programs 25

1,200

1,001 20

1,000

768

800

600

400

333

2012-13

2013-14

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2014–15

2014-15

200

Affinity Chapters Whether looking to connect around a common interest or a shared identity, affinity chapters provide alumni a link back to Seattle U and their student experience. Our most active affinity chapters include the Women of SU, the SU Bridge Young Alumni Chapter and the African American Alumni Chapter.

Regional Chapters Our regional chapters keep alumni connected to their alma mater even when they are miles away, through social events, service projects and student send offs. Our most engaged regional chapters include the Bay Area, Washington, D.C. and New York City.

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Goal 4:

Communications

To keep our increasingly diverse and widespread alumni connected to Seattle University and fellow alumni, we deliver targeted messages through multiple sources about the news, programs and events that matter most.

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lifetime!

U license plates • Seattle (coming January 2015) • Class auditing Seattle University Library privileges • Alumni Association Bookstore and hotel • discounts Career Services – • Alumni chaplain Redhawk Network Fitness Center • Eisiminger membership Redhawk Athletics • Medical and auto insurance

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