UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS FY10 ANNUAL REPORT The George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA) The Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION Page 3 The Changing Dynamics of Alumni Engagement

THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Page 4 Staff Changes from 2007 - 2010

RECENT SIGNATURE EVENTS Page 5 Alumni Service Weekend, Summit on Entrepreneurship and The Women & Philanthropy Forum

A SNAPSHOT OF EVENTS Page 6 In Washington DC, Regionally, And Globally

ALUMNI WEEKEND Page 8 2009 & 2010

STUDENT, YOUNG ALUMNI Page 9 & REGIONAL PROGRAMS Updates & Highlights

SCHOOL ALUMNI PROGRAMS Page 11 Updates & Highlights

ALUMNI AFFINITY PROGRAMS Page 13 Clubs & Groups

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS Page 14 Updates & The Global Forum

ALUMNI BENEFITS & SERVICES Page 15 Updates & Highlights

ALUMNI AWARD PROGRAMS Page 16 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award & Alumni Outstanding Service Award

ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES Page 17 A Progress Report

FRESHMAN SUMMER SEND-OFFS Page 18 Domestic & International

THE ALUMNI BOOK AWARD PROGRAM Page 19 Updates & Highlights COMMUNICATIONS Page 20 Updates & Alumni Attitudes Survey

ANNUAL FUND Page 22 Snapshot of FY10 Stats and Senior Class Gift

GWAA BOARD Page 24 Mission, Goals, & Giving Update & FY10 Budget

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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS Change is constant. You need only observe the world around us to realize it. Advances in technology and a shift toward economic globalization are leveling playing fields, raising the stakes and transforming the way you live and work. Deciding where and how our alumni pursue their personal and professional lives given these rapid changes and often unpredictable environments has become a primary objective. For many, it is their greatest challenge. The George Washington Alumni Association in partnership with GW’s Office of Alumni Relations endeavors to support its alumni through these challenges. By creating opportunities for involvement in the life and support of GW, the GWAA and the Office of Alumni Relations work to strengthen the relationship between alumni and the University and between alumni and the lifelong and world-wide community to which they belong. Alumni engagement at GW has changed considerably over the years. It is now not enough to engage alumni through their graduating class or their school-affiliated degrees. Our alumni interact with the University and their peers on many levels. Their interests are increasingly multifaceted and ever-changing. For these reasons, and as this report details, we have broadened our outreach and engagement efforts to better meet your needs—in terms of affiliations and interests, as well as life stages and experience. The University continues to invest in the area of alumni relations and our alumni have responded, in turn, with their time, talents, and treasure—both for GW and its students and their fellow alumni. In the following pages, you’ll see just how far we’ve come:

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To date, more than 146 alumni events took place across the country and globe, engaging 9,368 alumni, students, and friends in FY10.* The breadth and depth of programming over the annual Alumni Weekend, along with the continued development of our alumni clubs and groups, speak to the emerging and varied interests within a vast alumni community. An increased focus on international alumni programs and alumni career services have considerably expanded markets for engagement and created new and innovative ways to communicate and network. By establishing several high profile events like the GW Global Forum, GW’s Summit on Entrepreneurship, and the Women and Philanthropy Forum, programming now cuts across academic disciplines and industry sectors to coalesce alumni around world issues and common interests.

Ask yourself, is the Alumni Association meeting your needs? What, if anything, are we missing? Do our events, programs, benefits and services resonate with you? If so, we hope you join us in our efforts to develop a richer alumni community for the benefit of its membership and GW. And, of course, we welcome your feedback along the way on how we might continue to improve our alumni engagement efforts.

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*This information is incomplete, reflecting only the attendance data available as of June 22, 2010.

ALUMNI RELATIONS:

Then and Now

Senior Secretary Work Study4 PT Students - Alumni Relations

Executive Coordinator Executive Assistant

DirectorSchool Alumni Programs

Associate DirectorRegional Programs

Associate DirectorRegional Programs

Senior Class Gift Coordinator

Assistant DirectorStudent-Alumni Programs

DirectorAlumni Relations

Assistant DirectorReunions

DirectorReunions & Clubs & Groups

DirectorAlumni Benfits and Outreach

Director (1/2 Time)Alumni Communications

Assistant Vice PresidentAlumni Relations & Annual Giving

THEN: Office of Alumni Relations Organizational Chart

July 2007

Executive Aide Receptionist Work Study7 PT Students - Alumni Relations

Manager of Operations Executive Associate

Associate DirectorSchool Alumni

SEAS

Associate DirectorSchool Alumni

ESIA

Associate DirectorSchool Alumni

GSEHD

Alumni Relations AssistantSchool Programs

DirectorSchool Alumni Programs

Associate DirectorRegional Programs

Associate DirectorRegional Programs

Associate DirectorStudent and

Young Alumni Programs

Alumni Relations AssistantRegional Programs

DirectorStudent, Young Alumni , & Regional Programs

Executive AssoicateInternational Alumni Relations

Director International Alumni Relations

Associate Directorof Classes and Reunions

Associate DirectorClubs & Groups

Senior DirectorAlumni Relations

Associate DirectorAlumni Volunteer & Career Services

Alumni BenefitsCoordinator

DirectorAlumni Benfits and Outreach

Associate DirectorAlumni Online Communication

Executive DirectorStrategic Alumni Marketing & Communications

AVP, Alumni Relations & Developmen

NOW: Office of Alumni Relations Organizational Chart

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AssistantAnnual Fund

Associate DirectorDirect Mail & Special Campaigns

Senior Class Gift Coordinator

Assistant DirectorYoung Alumni & Student Giving

ManagerTelephone Outreach Program

100+ PPT Student Callers

Senior Assistant DirectorAnnual Fund Operations

DirectorAnnual Giving

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RECENT SIGNATURE EVENTS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS ALUMNI SERVICE WEEKEND, APRIL 10-11

2,000 Hours of Community 10 Service Projects Service Were Reported Worldwide

GOALS: To engage alumni in the 100,000 hour community service challenge posed by First Lady, Michelle Obama to GW’s students, faculty and staff.

SERVICE PROJECTS: Led by alumni volunteers, projects were organized in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Minneapolis & St. Paul, and in Washington, DC.

GW SUMMIT ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, APRIL 15-16

150+ Parents, Friends, 3 Main Students, and Alumni Participants Events

THE EVENT: The Summit on Entrepreneurship provides a platform for students, staff, faculty,

and alumni to take note of our strengths and celebrate GW’s vibrant community of entrepreneurs. The Summit consisted of the GW Business Plan Competition, the George Washington Entrepreneurs Roundtable luncheon and awards ceremony, and a keynote address followed by panel discussions.

STRONG CROSS-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS: This event was made possible through collaboration with the GW School of Business, the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, and the generous support of former GW Parents, Rick and Annette Scott.

2ND ANNUAL WOMEN AND PHILANTHROPY FORUM, APRIL 28

125 Alumni, Parents, 5 Female GW Trustees Friends Participated Participated

GOALS: To recognize the significant impact that many women have made in their

communities and to GW, and to connect with and hear from prominent women philanthropists.

THE EVENT: The Forum took place at the Park Hyatt, in Washington DC and was comprised of two keynote speakers and a panel made up of GW alumni, parents, and friends. Additionally, five female GW Trustees hosted luncheon tables.

HOT MOMMA’S PROJECT: A women’s leadership and mentoring enterprise housed in the GW School of Business held its annual award ceremony during the luncheon.

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ALUMNI EMERITI AT COMMENCEMENT 05/16

A quick snapshot of the last few months…

FROM ENTERTAINMENT

TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP and everywhere in between

WOMEN & PHILANTHROPY FORUM 04/28

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT PANEL: HOLLYWOOD & POLITICS 03/17

GW SUMMIT ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP 04/15 – 04/16

SERVICE AWARDS 04/29

ALUMNI OUTSTANDING

LEGACY COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION 05/14

ALUMNI SERVICE WEEKEND 04/10 – 04/11

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ORIOLES vs. RED SOX GAME IN BALTIMORE 06/05 CAPITOL HILL ALUMNI RECEPTION

05/11

ALUMNI EVENTS IN THE U.S. & AROUND THE WORLD

RECEPTION & CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT KNAPP IN NEW YORK 10/22

GW ALUMNI RECEPTION, BUENOS AIRES 04/19

BROADWAY’S RACE FEATURING KERRY WASHINGTON, CCAS ‘98 04/25

DINNER & CONVERSATION WITH A GW PROFESSOR, SEOUL 05/12

ALUMNI RECEPTION AT THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS, VANCOUVER 02/19

DINNER FOR THE LEBANESE MINISTER OF FINANCE RAYA HAFFAR AL-HASSAN, GWSB MBA ’90, BEIRUT 03/20

GWAA BOARD MEETING 04/30

GW GLOBAL FORUM IN HONG KONG 11/14 - 11/15

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ALUMNI WEEKEND UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS ALUMNI WEEKEND 2009

4 Days 70+ Events 2,055 Alumni October 1-4 & Reunions Attendees

Since 2007, Alumni Weekend has been a stand-alone event and has become a successful engagement tool and a primary vehicle for attracting alumni, across life-stages, back to campus.

Schools that traditionally host separate Alumni Weekends collaborated on various events for Alumni Weekend 2009 to enhance the sense of community among all alumni. The GW Medical School, Law School, School of Business, and Mount Vernon College campus hosted reunion activities in conjunction with “central” Alumni Weekend. This approach allowed for specific school-based programming to take place alongside general, all-campus events. The result was more co-mingling among alumni and boosted attendance at general activities.

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2010

MARKETING STRATEGY: A new and innovative approach to publicize Alumni Weekend

includes the Where’s George? marketing campaign. This year’s save-the-date card invites alumni to send photos of themselves with George using social media tools.

Alumni can share photos with us via Facebook and Twitter, in addition to more traditional methods of email and standard mail.

The save-the-date card also features a Quick Response code, a two-dimensional bar code that directs people to our website through the use of the camera on their smart phones.

Internet connectivity has become almost constant, thus the Where’s George campaign seeks to create a virtual buzz about Alumni Weekend 2010.

EVENTS: The weekend will kickoff with a special concert featuring a favorite Grammy-

nominated band from the 1990s. The signature All-Alumni Kickoff Party and Taste of GW—where foods from restaurants owned and operated by fellow GW alumni are served—will continue to take place alongside smaller events such as Back to Thurston, lectures, tours, and the reunion class parties. For the first time, President Knapp will host an all-alumni event at his home, the F Street House, during Alumni Weekend. Also new, the Deans Breakfast will provide alumni the opportunity to meet and mingle with deans from the various schools across campus.

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After graduation, you and your fellow alumni fanned out to more than 150 countries around the globe. We know where GW helped you to go, but now we wonder, where can you take George?

WHERE’S GEORGE?

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STUDENT, YOUNG ALUMNI & REGIONAL PROGRAMS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS REGIONAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS

30 Regional Clubs 50% Increase in Clubs Throughout the U.S. Over FY09

All 30 of the regional alumni clubs are volunteer-driven, sponsoring events that are both planned and implemented by alumni volunteers. This is further indication of continued alumni engagement beyond the Foggy Bottom campus.

STRONG CROSS-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS: The partnership with the Office of Government,

International and Community Relations has resulted in 3 successful programs geared towards specific alumni populations:

Alumni in the Federal Government, DC Government, and on Capitol Hill Through this partnership, the accuracy of alumni data is enhanced; our relationships to

alumni in high-profile positions of public administration have improved, and the GW brand is better conveyed to all our alumni engaged in public service.

In FY09, nearly 600 alumni were brought together through three programs as a result of this partnership.

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT PANEL: HOLLYWOOD & POLITICS 03/17

6TH ANNUAL CAPITOL HILL ALUMNI RECEPTION 05/11

MOVING FORWARD, the regional alumni programs team will continue to develop new clubs with greater autonomy; as more alumni volunteers emerge, they will be incorporated into pre-existing alumni clubs and encouraged to start new clubs where applicable. Additionally, our relationship with Government, International, and Community Relations will afford the ability to add programs for our large population of alumni working for the state government of Virginia, as well as alumni in the military.

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STUDENT-ALUMNI PROGRAMS

50 Dinner with Alumni 3 Speed Networking Nights 4-6 How Do I Become A… Programs Annually Annually Series Annually

Student-Alumni programs are engaging students in the alumni experience from the moment they express interest in GW. Building on this momentum, student-alumni engagement will place even greater emphasis on the entering legacy student and graduate student population.

STRONG CROSS-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS: Office of Undergraduate Admissions – recruiting alumni volunteers who assist with college

fairs and prospective student interviews. Approximately 1,100 alumni participate in this program.

Colonial Inauguration (CI) – the GWAA participates on many levels, including the recruitment of alumni volunteers to participate at CI regional dinners, tabling at the services fair, and through the GWAA President who speaks at the closing session.

Senior Class Gift Campaign (See Page 22) – by working together to send a unified message of involvement and philanthropy to the senior class.

PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES: the Dinner with Alumni Program, the How Do I Become A... series, and Speed Networking Nights.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK (YAN)

AN EXPANDING NETWORK: Engagement through YAN continues to grow; both the DC and NYC networks hosted a variety of events in FY10, including happy hours, financial planning seminars, and networking breakfasts.

The YAN brand is continually being developed through special benefits and services, a monthly e-newsletter, and other targeted marking.

NEW YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORKS in key regions are being developed in collaboration with pre-existing regional alumni clubs. Key areas include Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.

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NEW TO NEW YORK 06/12

SCHOOL ALUMNI PROGRAMS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS GOALS

1. To engage alumni and strengthen their relationship with their particular school and/or department.

2. To provide programs that serve to highlight the school, the departments and programs that comprises the school, and the dean and faculty of the school through educational, cultural, social, and networking opportunities.

The Columbian College of Arts & Sciences The Elliott School of International Affairs The Graduate School of Education & Human Development The School of Engineering and Applied Science

SCHOOL ALUMNI PROGRAMS IN FY10

COLLABORATIVE EVENT HIGHLIGHT:

A Joint Alumni Networking Night, held on November 18 drew more than 200 alumni to the Marvin Center to participate in professional networking within the GW community. This event was made possible through the collaboration of school alumni officers, alumni career services, and the GW Career Center, along with school-specific career centers.

JOINT ALUMNI NETWORKING RECEPTION

11/18 THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

30+ CCAS Specific Programs 1980 CCAS Alumni Sponsored in FY10 Participated in Alumni Relations Events in FY10

In FY10, Columbian College programming focused on collaborations with Alumni Relations

Regional Programs and Columbian College Departments & Faculty PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: Monthly Museum Tours Featuring Faculty, Professional

Conferences, and Broadway’s RACE Featuring Kerry Washington

CEZANNE & AMERICAN MODERNISM EXHIBIT, BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART 05/22

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GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES RECEPTION 04/15

THE ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

25+ Elliott School Specific Programs 998 Elliott School Alumni Sponsored in FY10 Participated in Alumni Relations Events in FY10

In FY10, Elliott School programming focused on career related events and worked closely with

the Elliott School Graduate Career Center to produce value-added programs. PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: Reception and Conversation with Dean Brown in London and

Paris, Luncheon at the Department of State,and Shortcuts to Finding a Job in the Federal Government Featuring Kathryn Troutman

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

20+ GSEHD Programs 564 GSEHD Alumni Sponsored in FY10 Participated in Alumni Relations Events in FY10

PROGRAMMING: FY10 marks the first year of comprehensive alumni relations programming

for GSEHD. GSEHD alumni are unique as they are specifically graduate-level alumni with enhanced need for professional development events as well as industry-focused content.

COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS: Alumni programs have collaborated with the GSEHD Office of Admissions, the Career Center, the Office of Community Service, the Higher Education Student Association, the Holmes Partnership, the School Without Walls and Roosevelt Senior High School.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

20+ SEAS Specific Programs 683 SEAS Alumni Sponsored in FY10 Participated in Alumni Relations Events in FY10

In FY10, SEAS programming focused on three main areas: general alumni programs, student-

alumni programs, and recruitment and outreach. PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: SEAS RESUME CRITIQUE, the Seminar Series on Entrepreneurship,

and the Senior-Alumni BBQ along with co-marketed events. SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH: There are currently upwards of 1,000 SEAS alumni in the SEAS

LinkedIn Group.

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ALUMNI AFFINITY GROUP PROGRAMMING UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

Clubs & Groups allow alumni to stay connected to GW through shared experiences, including student

organizations, interests, identity, and/or careers. These groups, also referred to as affinity groups, allow alumni to connect on meaningful levels beyond the traditional class and regional structure.

Annual Affinity Group Events Alumni Weekend Events

-Affinity Reunion -Events for Multicultural Alumni

LGBT Alumni Reception (2nd year) African American Alumni Reunion (3rd year) Alumni Emeriti @ Commencement & Brunch Summer D.C. Pride Festivals

368 Total Attendees at Annual Affinity Group Events

Affinity Group Volunteer Engagement 25 Total Number of Affinity Group Leaders/Volunteers

Affinity Groups & the GWAA 22

Total Number of affinity events sponsored by the GWAA Grant Program

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Total number of Affinity Group Events during Alumni Weekend

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Affinity Reunion: First Ever Athletics Reunion Attendance

Affinity Groups at Alumni Weekend 2009 In an attempt to market Alumni Weekend as more than just a weekend of class reunions, a major affinity reunion (the Greek Reunion) was added to the schedule of events in 2008. In 2009, Alumni Clubs & Groups continued this new tradition by hosting the first ever Athletics Reunion in partnership with GW Athletics. This partnership produced an attendance of 90 alumni athletes and 19 additional events specifically for this alumni community. In addition to the affinity reunion, a number of alumni affinity groups used the GWAA Grant Program to assist in hosting events during Alumni Weekend. For example, the Black Alumni & Latino Alumni Associations hosted receptions, which included the BAA’s IMPACT awards that recognized Black alumni for their individual achievements. Other affinity group events included the Multicultural Alumni Happy Hour, receptions for LGBT Alumni and the Green Alumni Network, and a Shabbat dinner.

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Number of events held related to the Athletics Reunion

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GOALS

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

1. To develop and maintain an effective network of GW alumni abroad, by providing alumni with networking, professional, and educational opportunities; to increase efforts to involve international alumni for recruiting and mentoring incoming and current students

2. To provide support and leadership training for alumni leaders in focus regions to develop and enhance international networks

3. To increase and improve collaboration across all University units to utilize existing programs abroad

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN FY10

29 International Events 600 Participants Sponsored In FY10 From 15 Global Regions

Events and programs were sponsored around the globe: Amsterdam, Beijing, Beirut, Berlin,

Brussels, Buenos Aires, Capetown, Dubai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tel Aviv.

THE GLOBAL FORUM HONG KONG: November 13-14, 2009 This inaugural Global Forum brought alumni, parents, friends, and students together in Asia for two days of panel discussions, entertainment, and networking opportunities. The event featured keynote speakers, Amb. Susan C. Schwab PhD ’93, and William Owens, GWSB MS ’76, as well as alumni and faculty experts on global security, economics, and Asian affairs.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: Dinner and Conversation with a GW Professor series, Meet the GW Alumni Ambassador series, and the Student-Alumni Dinners series. Additionally, the first annual Commencement Reception for graduating International Students was held in May, 2010. Additionally, a new joint effort with the MBA International Residencies Program was sponsored for the first time.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS NEXT YEAR

THE GW GLOBAL FORUM NYC: October 28-29, 2010 The forum is a University-wide initiative that began with the GW Global Forum Hong Kong in 2009. In collaboration with the offices of International Programs and External Relations, the 2010 Global Forum will take place in New York City at the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel. GW alumni, friends, and parents are invited to take part in this program that features leading GW faculty and alumni panels regarding timely global issues.

BUILDING ON FY10 PROGRAMMING: International Alumni Programs will continue to build upon the success of the Dinner and Conversation with a GW Professor series, Meet the GW Alumni Ambassador series, and the Student-Alumni Dinners series, as well as expanding collaboration with the MBA International Residencies Program.

FRESHMAN SUMMER SEND-OFFS: In the summer of 2010, 8 international send-offs will take place. See page 16 for more details.

COMMUNICATIONS: The first international alumni targeted newsletter will be distributed quarterly, and provide campus updates as well as international alumni updates and highlight GW’s global impact.

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ALUMNI BENEFITS & SERVICES UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS GOALS

To provide lifelong learning opportunities, career services, special offers, email services, discounts, and access to GW Facilities.

PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Alumni Travel Program, Course Audit Program, Alumni GWorld Card, Library Resources Gateway, and campus bricks.

BENEFITS

A new discount, the GWAA has partnered with RCN® in offering GW alumni exclusive rates on digital cable and television services in select alumni regions. RCN is a state-of -the-art company offering digital connection services to both residential and business customers in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Washington DC, New York City, Boston, and Chicago.

COURSE AUDIT PROGRAM

The Alumni Course Audit Program allows all GW alumni,

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as well as DC residents 60 years of age and older who reside in the neighborhoods surrounding GW’s Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, the opportunity to attend a wide selection of GW courses on a not- for-credit basis. Participation in the Program provides alumni the opportunity to enhance professional skills, and increase knowledge. ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM

45 Alumni 11 Trips & Guests Participated In 2010

The Alumni Travel Program works in conjunction with AHI International, Thomas P. Gohagan &

Company, and Classic Escapes to offer alumni trips to exciting destinations around the globe with their fellow alumni, GW faculty, friends, and family.

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ALUMNI AWARD PROGRAMS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS THE 73RD ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Recognizes the professional

achievements of alumni. RECENT ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Recognizes graduates of the last 10 years who

have attained notable achievements in their field of endeavor.

2009 WINNERS: Paul Antony, SMHS

MD ’96, MPH ‘96 Chief Medical Officer, PhRMA

Elizabeth McCartney, GSEHD MA ’06 Co-Founder, St. Bernard Project

Andrew Brown, ESIA BA ’06, CCAS MPA ‘08 Founder, Global Language Network

Vincent Gray, CCAS BA ‘64 Chairman, DC City Council

Christina Puchalski, SMHS MD ’94, GME ‘97 Executive Director, GW Institue for Spirituality & Health

THE 49th ANNUAL ALUMNI OUSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

ALUMNI OUSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS:

Highlights the contributions made by alumni through service to the University. 2010 WINNERS: J. Zoë Beckerman, LAW

JD ’05, SPHHS Cert ‘05 Mitchell Blaser, GWSB BBA ‘73 Weston Burnett, LAW JD ’75,

LLM ‘83 Dawn B. Duquès, GSEHD BA ‘69 Steven Frenkil, CCAS BA ‘74 David Karlgaard, SEAS DSc ‘74

JANE LINGO ALUMNI OUSTANDING SERVICE AWARD: Recognizes a faculty or staff member

who is also an alumnus/a of the University, and who consistently advances the mission of the University through dedicated volunteer efforts in support of its programs. 2010 WINNER: Michael Akin, CCAS BA ’03, GWSB MBA ’07, Assistant Vice President of

Government, International, and Community Relations at GW.

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ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS GOALS

1. To provide life-long career development opportunities for alumni by providing career-focused programs, collaborative efforts with GW Career Centers, and offering specific career-related services.

2. To provide alumni and students the tools to connect for career-related development, and to

provide event programming, social media outreach, and online career resources.

QUICK STATISTICS

11,400 Alumni Joined the 600 Alumni Joined the GWAA LinkedIn Groups Since ‘08 Career Advisor Network Since ‘08

1,263 Alumni Participated in 200 Alumni Attended aSingle Career-Related Programs in FY09 Networking Night – 11/18

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: Career Advisor Network, the Networking Naturally Program, Career Consultants, LinkedIn groups, GWork, and student-alumni programming.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THE ALUMNI CAREER CONSULTING PILOT PROGRAM: In response to alumni requests, the GW Career Center and Alumni Relations have partnered to pilot a new Alumni Career Consulting Program for individuals who graduated prior to December 31, 2008. The program will provide the first 100 alumni participants up to two free appointments with career consultants either in person, or over telephone.

RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE GW CAREER CENTER: Career Consulting, access to online career resources, the Career Center Newsletter, Career Center Online tools, and educational programming and career fairs.

RESOURCES OFFERED BY ALUMNI RELATIONS:

Career Advisor Network, LinkedIn groups, Colonial Cable, educational programs and networking events.

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FRESHMAN SUMMER SEND-OFFS

UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS GOALS

To welcome admitted students and their families to the GW family through exposure to the community of 225,000 alumni and exposure to Alumni Relations events. Additionally, Send-Offs provide opportunities for alumni and parents to connect with students in a meaningful, region-specific way by attending Send-Offs, and by hosting these events in their region.

2009 SUMMER SEND-OFFS

16 Domestic Send-Offs 660 Participants July 25 – August 22, 2009 From 970 Registrants

CROSS-CAMPUS COLLABORATIONS: The Send-Offs were made possible through

collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Dean of Freshmen, the Parents Campaign and the Office of Parents Services.

94% of follow-up survey respondents found the overall experience to be good or excellent, and for 72% of respondents, it was their first GW event.

2010 SUMMER SEND-OFFS

19 Domestic Send-Offs Planned 8 International Send-Offs Planned July – August, 2010 July – August, 2010

INTERNATIONAL SEND-OFFS

Seek to foster a sense of GW community in respective home nations through building connections between current students and alumni.

Newly admitted international students, parents, alumni, and current students are invited.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I had a fantastic time at the Send-Off! This was a great opportunity to meet other students in the area and branch out to the Alumni Association. JULIA SIMON, Class of 2013 ”

“ “I appreciated this experience not only for myself, but for my mom. It provided her a tremendous amount of comfort to familiarize herself with GW parents. JENNIFER BEATTY, Class of 2013

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You sent a very knowledgeable team from the University, had additional local experts, a gracious host and a priceless view of our beautiful city. Our whole family enjoyed the outing. CHERYL KERSKY, GW Parent

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“I really enjoyed the Summer Send-Off as it provided me with the ability to meet other students and notable alumni, while providing useful knowledge and information about GW. NAHAL JALALI-FARAHANI, Class of 2013 ”

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ALUMNI BOOK AWARD PROGRAM UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS GOALS

1. To acknowledge the academic leadership and commitment to civic engagement of high school juniors throughout the country

2. To recognize a student whose academic and extracurricular record would merit serious consideration by GW, to bring GW to the minds of many talented high school juniors and their guidance counselors, and to bring awareness to the Freshmen Reading Program by using the same book

3. To engage GW alumni throughout the country by providing opportunities to get involved with recruiting and the undergraduate admissions process

2009 BOOK AWARD

120 High Schools Invited 56 High School Juniors To Participate in the Program Received a GW Alumni Book Award

Recipients of the GW Alumni Book Award were recognized at award ceremonies at their

respective high schools and each student received a copy of Thomas Friedman’s Hot, Flat, and Crowded.

Student winners are selected by their respective high schools, and alumni volunteers in the Admissions Alumni and Parent Program assist in the presentation of the awards at some participating high schools.

2010 BOOK AWARD

53* High School Juniors Received a GW Alumni Book Award

Recipients of the GW Alumni Book Award were recognized at award ceremonies at their respective high schools and each student received a copy of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Thursday, May 13th was a special evening in my life. That’s when I was presented with the George Washington University Alumni Book Award at the annual Mamaroneck High School Awards event, and for that honor, I thank you and the GW Alumni Association. I am humbled to have been recognized for my commitment to civic engagement, service, and creative thought… I thank GW for encouraging me to continue my efforts to be an active and aware global citizen.

LIZA STRAUSS, Mamaroneck High School Class of 2011 2010 GW Alumni Book Award Recipient

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ALUMNI COMMUNICATIONS UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

GENERAL WEB COMMUNICATION STATS:

30,000+ Registered 11,000 Monthly Readers Alumni Community Members Of the FY09 Colonial Cables

993 Users on the 145,000+ Views Career Advisor Network On alumni.gwu.edu in FY09

6,000+ Visitors to 16,000+ Monthly Visitors to Harris Event Pages in FY09 alumni.gwu.edu in FY09

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH STATS:

775 Alumni Followers 500+ Monthly Viewers On Twitter On YouTube

535 Alumni Fans 116,000+ Views Of GWAA Facebook Pg. On GW Alumni Flickr Photo Sets

20+ Facebook Pages 11,400 Alumni Joined the Operated by Alumni Relations GWAA LinkedIn Groups

NEW WEB PAGES:

PROMINENT ALUMNI PAGE: Highlights prominent alumni by school, field of interest, and class year.

INTERACTIVE ALUMNI MAPS: Provides a U.S. Map as well as a world map that displays the number of identified GW alumni by region.

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ALUMNI ATTITUDES SURVEY UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY: In March and April, the GW Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations worked with the Performance Enhancement Group to conduct an online alumni survey. Nearly 7,000 GW graduates from a variety of schools, eras, and countries took the time to respond.

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT GROUP is an organizational development consulting firm specializing in helping companies measure things that are often considered un-measurable, such as customer/alumni satisfaction, market perceptions, and alumni/employee’s perceptions of organizational support. Over 140 colleges and universities across the United States have participated in the study in recent years, providing the unique ability to compare participant results among a group of peer institutions.

THE SURVEY:

GW has participated in the study in 2005 with undergraduate alumni, and in 2007 with graduate alumni, and now in 2010 with both groups.

CONSISTS OF: A 30 question online survey instrument, sent to all alumni with email addresses.

75,000 Alumni Invited 7,000+ Alumni To Respond to the Survey Responded to the Survey

WHAT ALUMNI ARE SAYING:

CAREER SERVICES: There has been i improvement in these areas since 2005 and 2007.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Continue to expand opportunities to network and connect with fellow graduates as well as mentor students.

COMUNICATIONS:

More targeted communication to specific groups and audiences is desired. Improve communication regarding alumni benefits and services.

ENGAGEMENT BEYOND DC: Interest in increased alumni engagement opportunities for GW

grads outside the DC area.

SHARING STORIES: Improved communication of successful outcomes of programs and activities for alumni, students, faculty and the University as a whole.

READ MORE:

VISIT http://alumni.gwu.edu/survey/2010/full_presentation.pdf to view the full results.

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ANNUAL GIVING UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

ANNUAL GIFTS support every facet of the University. They support financial aid, advance cutting-edge research, attract top-tier faculty, and strengthen our academic departments and athletic teams.

For information regarding George Washington Alumni Association FY10 giving profiles, please see page 23.

FY10 YEAR TO DATE STATS* GRAPHIC ANALYSIS, FY07-FY10: 11% YTD Increase in Growth in Online Giving

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06/28/2010

$272,242.31 $382,127.59 $474,131.83 $605,411.61

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10*

Annual Giving over FY09

4% YTD Increase in Donors over FY09

130% Increase in Funds Raised for Student Aid FY07-FY10

$333,000 Increase in Online Gifts from FY07-FY10

GW Power & Promise Fund Growth

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Year*FY10 Results as of

06/28/2010

$523,308.21 $537,837.95 $944,089.12 $1,204,583.41

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10*

~18,000 Alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students have contributed

$5.7 million in annual gifts so far this year. THE GW POWER & PROMISE FUND: Annual Gifts to the GW Power & Promise Fund for student aid has increased significantly, already surpassing the year-end student aid results from FY09. The George Washington Power & Promise Fund reflects GW’s commitment to the power of education and the promise of tomorrow’s leaders. This fund will ensure that qualified students, regardless of financial resources, can take full advantage of a GW education. Philanthropic support of the fund provides the resources today to prepare the global citizens of tomorrow.

*FY10 Results as of June 28, 2010.

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ANNUAL GIVING

UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

SENIOR CLASS GIFT PROGRAM

GOALS: To introduce seniors to alumni programming and the GWAA core mission; and to encourage a culture of philanthropy and class-based identity.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: Senior Nights, Co-branded Luther Rice Society programming, Senior Toast & Class Day, Senior Tailgate, Zero-Year Reunion, and many other co-branded events.

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$40,000+ Raised by Student Dollars alone in FY10

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CLASS DAY For the first time, the Senior Class Gift Committee presented its Class of 2010 gift to the GW Board of Trustees and President Knapp during Class Day. The day consisted of the Senior Toast, the Senior Class Gift Presentation, the Senior Class Photo, and the YAN sponsored Zero-Year Reunion.

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SENIOR CLASS GIFT PRESENTATION & CLASS DAY 05/16

GWAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS MISSION The George Washington Alumni Association is comprised of over 225,000 living alumni worldwide. It exists to facilitate alumni interaction at many levels within the University Community, to ensure the contributions of its alumni, individually and collectively, and to continually support the growth and progress of The George Washington University. GOALS

ENABLING LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT Strengthening the relationships between alumni around the world and the University by offering graduates tangible opportunities for involvement in the life and support of The George Washington University.

GATHERING A VOICE

Communicating the achievements and concerns of alumni to the University and to each other, and the accomplishments, aspirations and needs of the University to its alumni.

CREATING A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY

Creating a worldwide network of alumni leaders willing and able to contribute their time and treasure to the continued advancement of the University, its students and its graduates.

GWAA BOARD MEETING 04/30

UPDATE ON BOARD’S ANNUAL GIVING*

$322,800 Given by 87% GWAA Brd. Members 54% GWAA Brd. Members are GWAA Board in FY10 Gave Annual Gifts in FY10 in the Luther Rice Society

The GWAA board of directors has pledged $50,000 in support of the Power & Promise Fund in $10,000

increments over the next five year period.

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*Giving Information as of June 22, 2010.

GWAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE GWAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS is the governing body of the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA). The GWAA Board of Directors includes representatives from every major constituent organization within the university, including constituent schools, Mount Vernon College, and Columbian Women. The board also maintains a select number of seats for members-at-large, university faculty, regional alumni, and students. Its officers include a President, President-elect, Treasurer and Secretary. 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

President Immediate Past President Laura Taddeucci Downs Richard Crespin CCAS BA ’92, GSEHD MA ’95 ESIA BA ’93 Secretary Parliamentarian John S. Jenkins Jeremy K. Gosbee LAW JD ’94 CCAS BA ’98, GWSB MBA ’02 Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer Vice President for Awards Blaine Atkisson Audrey Plonk GWSB B’Accy ’98, MBA ’02 ESIA BA ’02 Vice President for Career Services Vice President for Communications Frank Kent James Core CCAS MA ’82 ESIA MA ’96 Vice President for Nominations Vice President for Programs Jonathan Tarnow Jennifer Aronson CCAS BA ’93, LAW JD ’96 CCAS BA ’02 Vice President for Student-Alumni Initiatives Appointee Steven Frenkil Jay Cohen CCAS BA ’74 CCAS BA ’73 Appointee Chair, International Programs Mark Hughes Committee CCAS BS ’69, SEAS MS ’77 Pilar Rivera GWSB BBA ’96 Chair, Regional Programs Committee Joshua Hiscock Chair, Senior Alumni Committee CCAS BA ’03 Penn Chabrow

LAW JD ’62, LLM ’68 Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations & Development (ex-officio) Adrienne Rulnick, EdD GWAA STANDING COMMITTEES: Awards Career Services Communications Finance Programs Regional Programs Student-Alumni Initiatives Nominations

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GWAA Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget

FY10 Actual

Revenues - Affinity Programs Bank of America Credit Card Program 125,000 Bank of America Deposits Program - Liberty Mutual 22,000 Marsh Insurance Programs 45,000 CitiMortgage Home Mortgage Program - Miscellaneous Memorabilia 4,649

Total Affinity Program Revenue 196,649

Revenues - Non-Affinity Programs Bank of America Scholarship Commitment 5,000 Investment Income 58

Total Revenues 201,707

Expenses - Commitments to GW Commitment to GW Alumni Programming 100,000 Commitment to GW Annual Fund (Scholarships) 10,000 Commitment to Cancer Gala - Online Alumni Library Services -

Total Commitments to GW 110,000 Expenses - GWAA FY09 Grant Program Carryover 2,650 Grant Program 21,900 GWAA Prize Program 9,000 Corporate Expenses 5,075 Meeting Expenses 20,342 Memorabilia Expenses 2,973 Miscellaneous 200

Total GWAA Operating Expenses 62,139

Total Expenses 172,139

Net Revenues / (Expenses) 29,568

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