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Alumni-Led Continuity Model

By engaging alumni as leaders and funders, organizations sustain institutional support and expand access to education, because former beneficiaries are motivated to reinvest in the institutions that shaped them. This strategy leverages alumni networks not just for fundraising, but as a self-reinforcing system of governance, mentorship, and financial support. Unlike one-time donation campaigns or external grant-based models, this approach builds long-term ownership and intergenerational commitment, ensuring continuity of mission and resources. It is distinct in its emphasis on identity-based giving—where personal experience fuels sustained investment in educational equity and institutional resilience.

40
orgs running it
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activities of those orgs
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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 40

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what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Economic mobility programs for Liberian communities Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project Inc
    direct service
    Creates and implements programs aimed at generating economic mobility for Liberian communities both in Liberia and among Liberian immigrants in the United States.
  • Education and healthcare access in Liberia Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project Inc
    direct service
    Provides tuition and health assistance to children and families in Liberia, supporting more than 10 children with educational costs and expanding access to healthcare for children with physical trauma.
  • Funding for teacher salaries in Liberia Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project Inc
    grantmaking
    Funds teacher salaries at a K-12 school on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia, as part of its support for education infrastructure.
  • Support for Liberian immigrants in the U.S. Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project Inc
    direct service
    Provides assistance to recent Liberian immigrants in the United States, including guidance and financial support to help them navigate social services, education systems, and cultural transition, primarily in New York City. Offers grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 per family.
  • Support for pro bono service delivery in Liberia Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project Inc
    direct service
    Supports the renovation of a building in Liberia to serve as lodging for organizations and professionals providing pro bono services, facilitating sustained community support.
  • Builds leadership capacity among students and alumni HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    capacity building
    Trains students and supports alumni to become leaders in education, agriculture, and public service, with a goal of growing the alumni network to 750 leaders by 2030 who contribute to building a more just and prosperous Haiti.
  • Conducts research to address Haiti's critical challenges HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    research
    Engages in purpose-driven research and analysis to support resilient communities and contribute to Haiti’s economic development.
  • Delivers academic and leadership development programming HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Provides structured training in English, computer literacy, citizenship, and leadership, including a required curriculum in Asset-Based Community Development, alongside academic counseling and internship guidance to scholarship recipients.
  • Expands access to higher education through student recruitment and enrollment HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Conducts student-led recruiting campaigns reaching over 100,000 high school students across Haiti and enrolls new cohorts annually, including 50 first-year students in Les Cayes and the re-enrollment of nearly 50 students in Port-au-Prince after dormitory closures.
  • Facilitates community service and civic engagement HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Requires and supports students and alumni in leading community service projects focused on education, public health, infrastructure, and civic engagement, with a goal of 200 projects by 2030.
  • Funds scholarships through alumni giving HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    grantmaking
    Administers a sustainable funding model in which alumni contributions finance scholarships for current students, having fully funded six scholarships since 2015.
  • Offers career services and job placement support HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Provides career development resources including CV writing, interview preparation, soft skills training, and connections to internships and employment opportunities with local organizations for current students and alumni.
  • Provides full-tuition scholarships and comprehensive support to high-achieving Haitian students HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Offers full-tuition scholarships, housing, books, stipends, technology access, and academic advising to financially disadvantaged, high-achieving students enrolled in accredited Haitian universities. The program currently supports 189 students and has produced 372 alumni.
  • Supports students and families during crises HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
    direct service
    Maintains consistent advisor support and provides emergency shelter to displaced family members of students and staff during periods of gang violence and political instability, including sheltering over 30 individuals and more displaced persons than enrolled students at peak times.
  • Administers scholarships to legacy students and supports Maria Regina High School operations MARIA REGINA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION INC
    direct service
    Provides financial support in the form of scholarships to legacy students and supports the ongoing operations of Maria Regina High School.
  • Establishes academic honor societies MARIA REGINA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION INC
    direct service
    Established a chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society to recognize and promote excellence in mathematics.
  • Hosts athletic clinics for middle and high school girls MARIA REGINA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION INC
    direct service
    Offers summer athletics clinics in cheerleading, lacrosse, and volleyball for students in grades 6 through 12, including scheduled events from July to August 2026.
  • Offers campus engagement opportunities for prospective students MARIA REGINA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION INC
    direct service
    Provides campus visit opportunities through the Tiger for a Day Shadowing program and Fall Open House events to engage prospective students.