Reunion Gift Chairs serve as a primary liaison between the College and everyone who identifies with their reunion class. The Chair is responsible for encouraging classmates to celebrate the Reunion by making a gift (personal-best gifts for consistent donors) in honor of the reunion, and is supported by members of the Reunion Committee, Reunion Giving Advocates, and Haverford College staff.

Specific responsibilities include*:

• Maintain 15-20 alumni assignments for solicitation and stewardship with an emphasis on leadership-level gifts
• Solicit and thank assigned donors for annual and special project gifts
• Contribute toward broader efforts to set and achieve ambitious annual giving dollar and participation goals for the reunion
• In partnership with College staff, identify and recruit 3-5 Reunion Giving Advocates who will be assigned 5-20 alumni assignments each
• Advise and update the Reunion Committee on class giving goals, strategies, and progress throughout the year, and encourage peer-to-peer outreach from committee members and Reunion Giving Advocates

Term Limits: Each Reunion Giving Chair will serve for the duration of the fiscal year of the reunion through June 30. Thereafter, serving as a Giving Advocate is encouraged.

Reunion Committee: The Reunion Gift Chair is often considered a member of the Reunion Committee with the specific responsibilities outlined above. Participation on Reunion Committee conference calls and communications is dependent on personal preference.

*Role may vary slightly according to Reunion year and Committee preference.

Reunion Giving Advocates are responsible for contacting members of their class to encourage thoughtful and generous support of the College in honor of their reunion. These efforts are led by a Reunion Gift Chair whenever possible.

Specific responsibilities include*:

• Maintain 5-20 alumni assignments for solicitation and stewardship
• Solicit and thank assigned donors for annual and special project gifts
• Contribute toward broader efforts to set and achieve ambitious annual giving dollar and participation goals for the reunion.

Term Limits: Each Reunion Giving Advocate will serve for the duration of the fiscal year of the reunion through June 30. Thereafter serving as a Giving Advocate is encouraged.

Reunion Committee: Participation on the Reunion Committee is not required, but encouraged. Members of the Reunion Committee are primarily responsible for organizing a schedule of events during Alumni Weekend that will appeal to classmates and helping ensure a robust attendance.

*Role may vary slightly according to reunion year and Committee preference.

Reunion Planning Committee Members are responsible for organizing a schedule of events during Alumni Weekend that will appeal to classmates and help ensure a robust attendance. These efforts are led by a Reunion Committee Chair whenever possible, and include several other specific volunteer opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include*:

• Participate in conference calls for the Reunion Committee and subcommittees, as needed
• Make plans to attend Alumni Weekend and encourage others to attend
• Nominate classmates for Alumni Awards

*Role may vary slightly according to reunion year and Committee preference.