Alumni Programming Beyond the Cocktail Party:Alumni Programming Beyond the Cocktail Party:Spiritual and Community Engagement 

ProgrammingProgramming

Clara Dina Hinojosa – Loyola University ChicagoClara Dina Hinojosa  Loyola University ChicagoKathy Kale – Santa Clara University

Rev. Michael Bayard, S.J. & Brooke Rufo‐Hill – Seattle University (in absentia)Brooke Rufo Hill  Seattle University (in absentia)

Workshop FocusWorkshop Focus

As Jesuit, Catholic institutions of higher education, AJCU alumni associations have a special role to play in engaging graduates in spirituality and 

With this critical need to provide life‐long formation opport nities for Jes it ed cated al mni this orkshop ill

service events. 

opportunities for Jesuit‐educated alumni, this workshop will offer best practices from across several institutions. 

We will discuss the successes and challenges ofWe will discuss the successes and challenges of collaborating with collegiate and Jesuit partners, developing local and domestic outreach opportunities, and creatingmarketing strategies which target a variety ofand creating marketing strategies which target a variety of audiences.

AgendaAgenda

• Introductions

• Spirituality Programs (LUC)• Spirituality Programs (LUC)

• Community Engagement (SCU)

• Magis: Alumni Committed for Mission (SeattleU)

• Questions, Discussion, and Reflections

Participant dIntroductions

• Your name

• Your institution• Your institution

• Role you play in supporting or coordinating  y p y pp g galumni spirituality & service (Sp/Svr) programming

• One quick insight/idea you hope to draw from this workshop

Snapshot of Loyola University Chicago l ff h h lAlumni Staff & the School

Cl Di Hi j A t Di li i t SOE SSWClara Dina Hinojosa, Asst. Dir.; liaison to SOE, SSW, IPS, and coord. for Sp/Svr programming

Total AR Team = 1 Dir., 4/5 Asst. Directors, 1 Adm.Total AR Team   1 Dir., 4/5 Asst. Directors, 1 Adm. Asst., and 2 student workers

2009/2010 Stats • 15,879 students• Undergraduate =71 majors                             Masters = 85                                                 Doctorate = 31Doctorate   31

LUC Spirituality & Service OverviewLUC Spirituality & Service Overview

Focus for this segment:Focus for this segment:

• Retreats 

• Lectures on faith, theology, Ignatian topics, etc.

• Spirituality ProgramsSpirituality Programs

• Cultivating partners (internal and external) with similar programming to co sponsor eventswith similar programming to co‐sponsor events or promote their activities

LUC Spirituality & Service OverviewLUC Spirituality & Service OverviewAnnual Sp/Srv Events sponsored by Alumni Relations:

• National Day of Service (Apr) – sites in Chicago d th h t th U S i i ti ith l band throughout the U.S. in association with club 

leadership• Spring Day of Prayer (Mar) in collaboration with• Spring Day of Prayer (Mar) – in collaboration with University Ministry; open to students, parents, alumni, faculty/staff, y/

• Mass of Remembrance (Nov) – regularly  scheduled 5 PM Sunday mass at MDS Chapel

Campus LiturgiesCampus Liturgies

Masses managed AR staff:  asses a aged sta :

• Mundelein Reunion (Sept)p• Family Weekend (Sept)• Misa de la Hispanidad (Oct)p ( )• Half‐Century Club (Jun)• Christmas Midnight Massg(sponsored by Sacramental Life, but marketed by AR)

LUC Spirituality & Service k ffMarketing Efforts

Semi annual printed mailer promotes lectures exhibitionsSemi‐annual printed mailer promotes lectures, exhibitions, Masses, and other opportunities related to service and spiritual development; 12,000 Chicagoland households.  1) F ll S i it lit M il 2) S i S i M il1) Fall Spirituality Mailer, 2) Spring Service Mailer

Loyola Magazine is our alumni print publication; published 3x a year; promotion of upcoming events in “alma matters” 

ti d d i t d f D f S isection and designated pages for Day of Service.Video – The 2010 National Day of Service video was a 

collaboration  with Loyola’s University Marketing and C i ti ffi O t d fli UMCCommunication office.  Our team used flipcams; UMC assembled the final product. Great tool for promoting future events and posting on social networking sites

LUC Spirituality & Service k ffMarketing Efforts

Email – Alumni Relations office sends a monthly e‐newsletterto all alums with email addresses; some use of Twitter for MLK Service Day in Chicago and of course, facebook!

Website – Reading list of Ignatian books from Loyola Press, Companymagazine, and suggestions from faculty/staff representing world religions

Jesuit Links• Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities • Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus • The U S Jesuit Conference• The U.S. Jesuit Conference • Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) • Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC)

Online Prayer Request “ l ” h

• People of all world religions offer prayers of praise,

“Pray always.” 1 Thess. 5:7

People of all world religions offer prayers of praise, thanksgiving, and petition. 

• In that spirit, the Loyola community continually p , y y yoffers prayers for its members and the needs of the world, particularly the poor and most vulnerable.

• Follow this link to submit your special intention. These and other requests will be among those 

b d d l ' l l h d l dremembered during Loyola's regularly scheduled liturgies.

Online Prayer RequestAuto‐Response Form

T k L d d i ll lib tTake, Lord and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding, 

and my entire will,all that I have and possess.

You have given all to me.To You, Lord, I return it.

All is YoursAll is Yours.

Dispose of it according to Your will.

Give me only Your love and Your grace.That is sufficient for me.

St Ignatius LoyolaSt. Ignatius Loyola

LUC Partners in Mission IdentityLUC Partners in Mission Identity

Internal CollaboratorsInternal Collaborators

• University Ministry

S l if / O S i• Sacramental Life / Organ Series

• Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage

• LUMA – Loyola University Museum of Arty y

External Collaborator

• Charis Ministries• Charis Ministries

Ministry Student OrganizationsMinistry Student Organizations• Hillel Students ‐ Hillel leads students to grow in the Jewish 

Faith through socials academic lectures and celebrations of JewishFaith through socials, academic lectures, and celebrations of Jewish holidays.

• Hindu Students ‐ The Hindu Students' Organization (HSO) servesHindu Students  The Hindu Students  Organization (HSO) serves Hindu students, faculty, and staff who want to practice their Hindu Faith and expland their knowledge about the Hindu religion. 

• Muslim Students ‐ The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) serves Muslim students, faculty, and staff who want to come together to pray, socialize, and learn about the Muslim Faith. 

• Protestant Ministry ‐Ministry Chaplains work with interested students in creating a supportive faith community, finding worship services and offering pastoral supportfinding worship services, and offering pastoral support. 

Co‐sponsored Events hwith University Ministry

During Family Weekend this coming fall we willDuring Family Weekend this coming fall, we will be sponsoring these activities…

• “Home for All Faiths” tour

• Companions Reunionp

• Subs in the Sukkah –the Jewish celebration of Sukkot with food from Chicago’s only kosherSukkot with food from Chicago s only kosher Subway shop! 

Alpha Sigma Nu Honor SocietyAlpha Sigma Nu Honor Society

• Honor society of Jesuit institutions of HigherHonor society of Jesuit institutions of Higher Ed.

• Students dedicated to scholarship, loyalty andStudents dedicated to scholarship, loyalty and service.

• ΑΣΝ encourages its members to a lifetimeΑΣΝ encourages its members to a lifetime pursuit of intellectual development, deepening Ignatian spirituality, service to others, and a commitment to the core principles of Jesuit education.

LUMA ExhibitsLUMA Exhibits

Charis MinistriesCharis Ministries

Mission: “Charis Ministries nurtures the life‐long ss o : C a s st es u tu es t e e o gdesire of men and women in their 20s & 30s for spiritual growth through a closer friendship with 

h d h h f fJesus Christ.  We do this using the gifts of Ignatian Spirituality, primarily through prayer, education and service opportunitieseducation and service opportunities

We are a work of the Jesuits of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and our layProvince of the Society of Jesus and our lay colleagues.”

Strong outreach to AJCU young alumni in Chgog y g g

Charis MinistriesCharis Ministries

R t t /O t iti ff dRetreats/Opportunities offered:• Come to the Quiet Retreat• Living Ignatian Speaker SeriesLiving Ignatian Speaker Series• Spirit@Work Retreat• What Next? Finding Answers with Faith• Lenten Day of Reflection• Week‐long Domestic Service Trips• Small Faith Sharing Groups• Small Faith Sharing Groups• Catholic School Teacher Retreat• For the Least of My Brothers and Sistersy

Charis Ministries: On the RoadCharis Ministries: On the Road

Sites where Charis has hosted event:Sites where Charis has hosted event:

• University of Georgia ‐Athens & Atlanta, GA

i i• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• University of New Mexico, Alburqueque

• Treasure Valley, Idaho

• Dayton & Cincinnati OhioDayton & Cincinnati, Ohio

Charis StaffJesuit Educated and Proud of It

L to R: Pam Coster, MRE ’02, Jesse Keane, MDiv candidate , , ,and Lauren Gaffey, MAPS ’06.   charisministries.org

Jesuit CollaborativeJesuit Collaborative• Recently formed Ignatian spirituality ministry initiative of the New England New York and Marylandof the New England, New York, and Maryland Provinces. 

• It is a professional association of Jesuits, laypersons, p , yp ,clergy, and religious who share in common the spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. N I iti ti C t l ti L d i A ti• New Initiative: Contemplative Leaders in Action.A wonderful opportunity to co‐sponsor/support spirituality programming for young alumni!spirituality programming for young alumni! 

Roundtable discussion during                                 Tuesday breakfast for more information

Loyola’s New Retreat d land Ecology Campus 

• 20 acres of natural habitat including ponds, streams, woods, and prairie land

• Expansion of student retreat programs

• Ecology focus ‐ Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy (CUERP) 

• Unique learning opportunity for students and faculty interested yin the sciences

• How about alumni          retreats?  We hope so!p

Areas for GrowthAreas for Growth

Consider how your Alumni Association yprogramming might..

Identify partners to join with or to promote

Market events that are already happeningMarket events that are already happening

Collaborate on co‐sponsored events 

E d t iExpand current programming

Initiate something new and innovative!

SCU – Kathy KaleSCU  Kathy Kale

Community Engagement 

About SCU

•Founded in 1851•Oldest operating university in CaliforniaOldest operating university in California•Mascot:  Broncos•University President: Michael Engh, S.J.8 800 t d t•8,800 students

•75,000 alumni•All 50 states•80 countries

•3 C’s:Competence Conscience CompassionCompetence, Conscience, Compassion

•Mission:Mission:Santa Clara University will educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion to foster a more humane, just, d t i bl ldand sustainable world.

•Outcome:Outcome:Leaders with the intelligence to make a difference and the hearts to want to do so. 

JAA Overview

•The Landscape 

•SCU Alumni Association‐Dedicated resource

Mary Smoker ’81408-554-5120

msmoker@scu.edu

‐Community Engagement and Spirituality‐Branded Program‐30+ events/year Alumni ‐30+ events/year‐500+ unique alums engaged/year for

Others

Community Engagement Opportunities

•Regional projects

•National Days of Service

U i it P t i•University Partnering

•Alumni immersion trips

•Alumni and student immersion trips

Seattle U – Magis

Seattle U – Magis

Magis’ Mission StatementMagis  Mission Statement

Magis: Alumni Committed for MissionMagis: Alumni Committed for Mission…is dedicated to deepening the life‐long formation of Jesuit educated alumni in theformation of Jesuit educated alumni in the spirit of the Ignatian tradition and empowering alumni to create a more just andempowering alumni to create a more just and humane world.

Spirituality  *  Service   *  Leadership

Life‐long relationship with the J it d ti ithJesuits and connection with 

the Ignatian heritage• Not just a four‐year relationship but one that last a lifetime

• Continue to form the whole person “curapersonalis” even after graduationp g

“The success of our Jesuit education isThe success of our Jesuit education is determined by what our students become.”

‐ Peter‐Hans Kolvenbach SJPeter Hans Kolvenbach, SJ

400th Anniversary document on “ d ” ( )“Ratio Studiorum” (1599)

• Instruction re. “Former Students”Former students are members of the “community working in service of the kingdom”; a Jesuit school has 

i l ibilit t th A fa special responsibility to them.  As far as resources permit, the school will offer guidance and ongoing formation so that those who received their basic formation in the school can be more effective in putting this formation into practice in adult life and can continue to deepen their dedication to the service ofcontinue to deepen their dedication to the service of others.  Close bonds of friendship and mutual support exist between the Jesuit school and Alumni (Former S d ) A i iStudent) Associations.

Magis – Origin, Staff, Budget, d hAudience, Location within SU

B i 2006 ith Mik B d SJ• Began in 2006 with Mike Bayard, SJ • 2006 = 1 FT director, 1 part‐time, 1 FT admin.• 2010 = 1 FT director, .8 part‐time, 1 FT admin.2010   1 FT director, .8 part time, 1 FT admin.• From 2006‐2010, the programming budget remains the same = 140,000A di J it d t d l i li i i th S ttl• Audience = Jesuit educated alumni living in the Seattle area / Puget Sound

• Housed in the Division of Mission & Identity rather ythan Alumni Relations:‐ did not want other AJCU alums to think they’d be asked for donations to SU…asked for donations to SU…

Magis Signature ProgramsMagis Signature Programs

• Living Into Your Life – pilot program (Jan‐Apr),Living Into Your Life  pilot program (Jan Apr), cohort of YA exploring their vocation

• Spirituality on Tap – monthly events inSpirituality on Tap  monthly events in collaboration with Ignatian Spirituality Center (ind., non‐profit, affl. w/ Province, but originally initiated by SU)

• Day of Prayer – one day event held in Chapel• Ignatian Silent Retreat – 3 day faculty/staff retreat w/ 10 spots for alumni

Magis Signature Programs (cont’d)Magis Signature Programs (cont d)

• Public Square Program q g– 1 to 3 speakers per year re. faith and a contemporary topic– Book group– Multi‐faith/Ecumenical componentA l “T iti ” R t t kl (• Annual “Transitions” Retreat – weeklong (non‐silent) retreat in late spring for 18 people; created to be intergenerational with people of different g p pages and stages of life, i.e. newly graduated to recently retired; used of trained spiritual directors

Magis Advisory CouncilMagis Advisory Council

• The creation of the Adv Council was not toThe creation of the Adv. Council was not to develop programming as much as collaborating with external/internal partnerscollaborating with external/internal partners

• Internal: Career Center, Student Development, Campus Ministry Center for ServiceCampus Ministry, Center for Service

• External: Interfaith Justice, JVC Northwest, I i S i i li CIgnatian Spirituality Center

Magis Advisory CouncilMagis Advisory Council

• Met to be both informational and visionaryMet to be both informational and visionary

• Initially, 20‐25 people, but currently, 16 members:members:

‐ 8 alumni (4 from SU, 4 from other AJCU h l)school)

‐ 8 partners from the community and the campus

Magis Advisory Council (cont’d)Magis Advisory Council (cont d)

• Met to be both informational and visionaryMet to be both informational and visionary

• Initially, 20‐25 people, but currently, 16 members:members:

‐ 8 alumni (4 from SU, 4 from other AJCU h l)school)

‐ 8 partners from the community and the campus

Connecting with their constituentsConnecting with their constituents

• Magis staff have access to SU’s Razor’s EdgeMagis staff have access to SU s Razor s Edge database

• Not tracking attendance participation yet• Not tracking attendance participation… yet

• Marketing to interested alums and other l h h hl l ipeople through monthly e‐newsletter; opt‐in, 

promotes Magis and community partner 1 200 li i h 500 SU levents; 1,200 on list with 500 not SU alums

Magis: Vision for the FutureMagis: Vision for the Future

• Key Strategies coming from their StrategicKey Strategies coming from their Strategic Planning Process (2009‐10)

1 Collaboration: Marketing & Programmatic1. Collaboration: Marketing & Programmatic

2. Young Alumni Focus

3. Marketing

4. Inclusivity/Diversity – broadening outreachy/ y g

5. National replication

Other Ideas

• Georgetown webinars

• The Le Moyne College Nonprofit Network

• Harvard Public Service website

• SCU Los Angeles Tutoring Project

Learnings

•Leverage resources

Learnings

•Offer diverse events

•Tap into what’s already happening

•Know your alumni•Know your alumni

•Be committed!

AJCU Alumni Spirituality/Service 

Programming Professionals

Matrix – List “in progress” of AJCU alumni staff members who

Programming Professionals

Matrix  List  in progress  of AJCU alumni staff members who oversee or coordinate sp/srv programming.

Creation of a listserv and perhaps a dedicated website withCreation of a listserv and perhaps a dedicated website with the names, contact info, summary of events/offerings

Thi ldThis group could…1) Share best practices2) Request support and recommendations) q pp3) Suggest new and creative ideas

AJCU Alumni Spirituality/Service 

Programming Professionals

With your help we’d like to suggest these steps:

Programming Professionals

With your help, we d like to suggest these steps:

Today = Review the matrix and verify/add to the contenty y/Tomorrow = Meet at breakfast to continue this 

conversation; bring others who might be interestedEnd of July = Email will go out to all those on the Sp/Svrmatrix inviting on‐going communication among those engaged in this type of programmingengaged in this type of programming.

Alumni Programming Beyond theAlumni Programming Beyond the Cocktail Party:

Spiritual and Social JusticeSpiritual and Social Justice Programming

Discussion

Questions

Reflections