Volunteer Resources

What is the Role of a Volunteer?

A successful reunion giving campaign is only possible through the energy and determination of the committee volunteers. Your overall goal is to reconnect classmates with one another and with Longwood and encourage them to return to campus for Alumni Weekend and make a meaningful gift in support of the class giving effort. Members of reunion committees will be responsible for not only determining their goal but also for building and motivating the committee and aiding the Office of Development in carrying out a successful campaign.

Some of your classmates will be unable to contribute or return to campus due to work, family, prior obligations, distance, or health. Your work can help both those who do return and those who are unable to return, to re-engage with classmates and with Longwood. 

Expectations

1. Make a meaningful gift

We can't in good conscience ask you to solicit gifts from your classmates if you don't participate personally. By serving on your class reunion committee, you agree to make a personal gift or major gift pledge to any area of the University. We ask you to consider a Citizen Leader Society level gift, which is an annual gift of $1,500 or more, which can be paid at one time or over the twelve-month period.

2. Attend the committee training and meetings

The Reunion Giving Liaison will provide a training to the members of the committee at the beginning of their service. The training will cover the information found in the Committee Volunteer Training Guide, serve as a time for you to complete the necessary forms, and reconnect with the classmates who are also serving on the committee.

3. Reach out to classmates

During the first meeting, the Liaison will provide the members of the committee with a full roster of their active classmates. As a committee, you will decide who you want to reach out to individually. Using the resources we have provided at the end of the training guide, including talking points, scripts, and pre-typed emails, you will conduct a seamless outreach process. It will also be your responsibility to steward and thank your classmates once they have given. All contact information will be provided by the University.

4. Lend yourself to the fundraising effort

Lending your name and reputation creates an opportunity for connection, collaboration, and positive outreach. You have the power to come back and give back, and you have the influence to encourage your classmates to do the same. Your name will be listed on this website under your class' section, and on other appropriate class information and correspondence.

Your chair(s) and the Reunion Giving Liaison will update you throughout the year about the giving effort and outreach. Email will be used as much as possible, and the Liaison will be respectful of your time by providing you with the materials you need to be a successful volunteer.

5. Attend Alumni Weekend

Enjoy the product of your hard work and dedication while reconnecting with the University, friends, fellow committee members, and former classmates, and make new friends at a weekend you won't soon forget.

Volunteer Resources

There are a number of resources available to those who wish to serve on their classes' Reunion Giving Committee. The most informational of those resources is the Reunion Giving Volunteer Guide, which is full of details around the role of volunteers, reunion-specific information, and so much more. To download an example copy of the Reunion Giving Volunteer Guide, click the button below.

Interested in Serving?

Do you want to serve or know a classmate who you think would be an excellent reunion giving committee member? Click the button below to email the Reunion Giving Liaison more details. Thank you for your interest.