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Effective communication is critical to building and maintaining engagement. Each class should designate a primary communications volunteer (if you don’t already have someone assigned to this role). Consider having separate volunteers to coordinate communications for emails and social media. Regular and informative updates will keep classmates connected and engaged.
Effective communication is critical to building and maintaining engagement. Each class should designate a primary communications volunteer (if you don’t already have someone assigned to this role). Consider having separate volunteers to coordinate communications for emails and social media. Regular and informative updates will keep classmates connected and engaged.
BrownConnect+
BrownConnect+
BrownConnect+
BrownConnect+
WHAT IS BrownConnect+?\
https://brownconnectplus.brown.edu/page/alumni-lobby-home
BrownConnect+ is the new, central hub for Brown Alumni to connect, volunteer, mentor, and build community. Through BC+, Group Administrators can:
Send emails
Post Community News and Announcements
Create and manage events in one platform
Participate in social media-like forums
Link directly to the group’s social media and external websites
If you have any issues accessing your account, don't hesitate to contact the BC+ helpdesk for assistance via the BrownConnect+ Support Request Form.
BROWNCONNECT+ TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We are dedicated to ensuring you receive the appropriate support and training during this exciting transition to BrownConnect+. You can count on us to provide the help you need!
BROWNCONNECT+ TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We are dedicated to ensuring you receive the appropriate support and training during this exciting transition to BrownConnect+. You can count on us to provide the help you need!
We will continue to offer administrator-specific live training after launch. Look out for upcoming dates!
We have various resources for support and training! For more information, please refer to the Volunteer Admins Help & Support Guide.
Visit BC+ Community Admin Resource Group (CARG) to find Job Aids/SOPs for all the training topics, recordings of completed webinars, and trainings.
BC+ FAQ
Volunteer Admin Support Hours will be held each week, hosted by our Alumni Relations BC+ Training Team for Class & Club Administrators. Click here to access the Volunteer Admin Support Schedule
If you have additional questions, you may submit a ticket to the BC+ Support Request Form. The BrownConnect+ Support Form is monitored regularly with normal response times within one business day.
BRAVO
BRAVO
BRAVO
BRAVO
BRAVO (Brown Alumni Volunteers Online) was Brown's former volunteer communications tool. BRAVO will be deactivated as of 9/30/2024.
The new platform is BrownConnect+.
Class Websites
Class Websites
Alumni Relations will create a Google Site template for you to add to/edit. Still, a class volunteer must be your website administrator - editing the site and updating information as it becomes available. The webmaster should have a working understanding of Google Sites. Many classes choose not to use a website. Combining BrownConnect+ and social media communications often provides enough contact with classmates.
Alumni Relations will create a Google Site template for you to add to/edit. Still, a class volunteer must be your website administrator - editing the site and updating information as it becomes available. The webmaster should have a working understanding of Google Sites. Many classes choose not to use a website. Combining BrownConnect+ and social media communications often provides enough contact with classmates.
Class Website Best Practices
Class Website Best Practices
Keep the homepage simple yet eye-catching.
Short phrases, with only the most urgent/upcoming/relevant information for class
Set calendar reminders to remove material when it is dated
Include class logo
A nostalgic class or group photo was taken at the Reunion/Commencement weekend.
A collage of photos
Put social media links on the homepage - links are on the Alumni and Friends Classes community page.
Websites are a good resource during the year leading up to Reunions, so always keep a save-the-date on the site.
“Our XXth Reunion is on May X - X, 20XX.”
Ensure the website is accessible: Can the text be read over the background color? Is the content organized on the page in a way that makes sense?
For example, reading smaller fonts or viewing too small pictures might be hard.
Suggested subpages:
Include a page for “About the Class Board” with headshots of board members and a fun fact about their time at Brown
In Memoriam, list deceased classmates (ask your class programs liaison)
Photo Gallery
Class News
Useful Links (these can be a subpage or in the footer)
Include a header with a class dues button, and Remember to pay this year’s class dues to help us fund our upcoming (or next) reunion.
Include a footer for “stay connected” that includes:
Class social media links… Join 300-plus classmates on our secure Facebook page. etc.
Link to myBrown.edu... Keep your myBrown contact information current.
myBrown Online Resources for Alumni
Alumni Directory
Take Free Courses with Rosetta Stone
Find Regional Events
Access Brown Library resources
Include useful links:
Stay connected & enjoy Alumni benefits with your MyBrown account
Class of 1978 Liber Brunensis (Yearbook) - Reset the link to your class year!
BAM Class Notes
BAM Class Notes
BAM Submission Deadlines
BAM Submission Deadlines
November/December '24 Issue - Deadline for Submissions: July 19, 2024
Jan/Feb/Mar ’25 issue-Deadline for Submissions: Sept. 27, 2024
Apr/May ’25 issue-Deadline for Submissions: Dec. 6, 2024
June/July/Aug ’25 issue-Deadline for Submissions: Mar. 3, 2025
Sept/Oct ’25 issue-Deadline for Submissions: May 9, 2025
Nov/Dec ’25 issue-Deadline for Submissions: July 18, 2025
Jan/Feb/Mar ’26 issue-Deadline for Submissions: Sept. 26, 2025
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