Get Involved: Young Alumni Program
Young Alumni Make a DifferenceIf you’ve graduated in the last 10 years, you know there’s always more to do than can fit in a day. So where you put your free time should count. By giving some of your time to the Cornell Annual Fund, you not only give back to the university and get to meet other Cornellians, your involvement and support makes a real difference to students on campus today. For more information about the opportunities listed below, please call 800-279-3099.Ways to Get InvolvedReunion CampaignsReunion Campaign Committee members contact classmates to ask them to make a gift to Cornell. Major Gifts Committees solicit gifts at the Ivy Society or Tower Club level and higher, and Participation Committees reach as many classmates as possible to encourage them to make a gift and attend reunions. Interested? Contact us!Giving SocietiesIvy Society is an exclusive giving society for young alumni in their first 10 years after graduation who support Cornell with a gift of $250 or more. Tower Club membership for young alumni is defined as an annual gift to the university of $2,500 or more. Volunteer opportunities exist on Major Gift Committees for those interested in contacting alumni and friends in their region to ask for an annual Ivy Society or Tower Club level gift. Interested? Contact us!Thank you programsOne of the most important ways to recognize participation in Cornell is to thank people supporting the university. You can help us thank alumni who gave to the Cornell Fund by volunteering for the Thank-You Note program or by hosting a “thankathon” in your home and inviting Cornellians to hand-write thank you notes. We supply cards, envelopes, stamps, and addresses. Interested? Contact us!Regional PhonathonsVolunteer alumni and friends solicit gifts through regional phonathons each fall. Regional phonathons are coordinated jointly by Regional Offices and the Cornell Annual Fund. Interested? Contact us!
Other ways to get involved:Your ClassThere are many ways to get involved with your class from elected positions to volunteer roles to support the events, activities, and connections among your classmates. For more information, contact Class and Reunion programs.Your CollegeMost colleges at Cornell have both alumni associations and college-related events every year. Colleges also have advisory councils. Click for more information.Cornell Clubs / Alumni AssociationsLocal alumni organizations bring Cornellians together for social and educational events, service activities, networking, and much more. Many clubs offer reduced membership rates for young alumni.Full list of clubs and activities in your area. Minority Alumni AssociationsAs part of its commitment to a diverse alumni body, Cornell sponsors and supports the Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA), Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA), Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA), Cornell Native American Alumni Association (CNAAA), and Cornell University Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association (CUGALA). For more information, contact 255-4173.Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN)CAAAN is a network of alumni volunteers who assist Cornell in identifying and attracting undergraduate applicants whose academic performance and abilities indicate a strong chance for success. Phone: 607-255-5020 Web: http://caaan.admissions.cornell.edu
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