While alumni associations may be instrumental in generating financial resources for institutions, fundraising is not their raison d’être. We can also think of “fun” raising, i.e. entertaining and exciting ways of building alumni relationships. Various projects, too numerous to mention, can be undertaken. Also, benefits of staying connected to one’s Alma Mater, other alumni and peers are immeasurable.
Networking is developed through strong alumni associations. This includes circulating information on internship, employment and other opportunities available in the various areas of enterprise alumni are engaged in. To my mind the benefits seem to outweigh the costs. Your effort as we gather here tonight dovetails with one of the government’s key programmes.