Brown Alumni Association

Clubs/Associations

Brown Clubs and Associations are an important link in the Brown alumni network. As a Brown Club/Association leader, you play a critical role in connecting alumni with Brown – in organizing events, communicating with club members, and keeping members connected to each other and to the University.

These survival tips are the distillation of many decades of collective experience of Brown alumni volunteer leaders and members of the 2003-2005 Brown Alumni Association Outreach Committee. The information was assembled to provide resources and tactics that will smooth your path as a Club leader.

Starting A Successful Brown Club/Association

Mission statements, organizational meetings, understanding your audience, building a foundation, etc.

Club Volunteers

Volunteer roles and responsibilities, succession issues, and model bylaws

Timeline for Success

Suggested activities and deadlines throughout the year

Communications

BRAVO (BRown Alumni Volunteers Online) and Club websites

Events

Faculty events and examples of other successful events

Finances

Bank accounts, annual and program funding, dues, income and tax-exempt status

Resources

Where to find more information and how to contact AR staff