UCalgary Alumni Partnership Funding Application
Overview:
The intent of the UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Program is to leverage and support faculty, university, and community programming to more deeply engage a broad alumni audience while showcasing the best of UCalgary. Funding for student-focused initiatives is also available, and must include an alumni component. We actively seek programming that provides opportunities for alumni, including:
- Events with broad appeal to alumni
- Speaking opportunities, including opening/closing remarks; content expert; panelist
- Volunteer roles (event hosts, participant engagement)
- Exclusive participation opportunities for alumni
If you're thinking of submitting an application, let us know! We're happy to discuss your initiative before you finalize your submission.
UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Fund Requirements
All applications to the UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Fund are subject to the following requirements:
- Program is applicant led and executable
- Registration and attendance data will be tracked in BBCRM or provided to UCalgary Alumni for the purpose of internal alumni engagement scoring.
- UCalgary Alumni will be recognized as a partner or sponsor in all program/event promotions and day of acknowledgements
- Alumni are present in the program (eg. alumni speakers, opening or closing remarks, primary audience)
- Programs/events are eligible for funding up to 25% of overall program budget (less contingency planning) up to a maximum of $10,000.
- Applications are received more than two months in advance of the initiative date. Late applications may be denied outright, and are only eligible for a maximum of $2000.00
- Budget actuals are reported to UCalgary Alumni in a timely manner
Conditions of Funding:
- All applications will be reviewed by Alumni Partnerships Fund Advisory Group
- Following evaluation, successful applicants will receive an agreement confirming details and conditions of partnership. Funding will be provided following Alumni Partnerships Fund Advisory Group approval.
- Programs that receive funds from the UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Fund are required to submit a final report including detailed budget to UCalgary Alumni upon completion of the project. A template is available for this purpose.
- The partner remains responsible for all planning and implementation of the program/event and covering any cost overruns.
Evaluation Criteria:
The proposals will be evaluated by the UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Fund Advisory Group. In addition to alignment with the UCalgary Alumni Partnerships Fund criteria, applications will be evaluated based on the considerations below:
Strategic Value
- Provides opportunities for alumni to be meaningfully engaged in the initiative
- The initiative allows for visibility of the UCalgary Alumni brand
- Provides opportunities for Alumni Engagement to build relationships with the program attendees, VIPs, and organizers and offers story opportunities
UCalgary Alumni Engagement, Participation and Presence
- Expands alumni participation and awareness of an existing event, activity or initiative
- Alumni are considered and important part of the initiative's success (as speakers, registrants, etc.)
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Indigenous Engagement
- Program addresses equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and/or Indigenous Engagement as a central theme
- Organizers have taken extra care to highlight how they have addressed accessibility and equity of access through program planning elements (eg. special care to reach equity deserving groups, ask registrants if they need support to fully participate in the program, etc.)
Outreach
- The proposal enhances UCalgary’s reputation on or off campus
- The initiative creates an opportunity for other units, schools and faculties to engage alumni
Please direct any questions to:
Ben Fleury, Senior Specialist, Alumni Leadership Engagement benjamin.fleury@ucalgary.ca