Volunteer

Class Presidents are responsible for keeping their class connected, to both the College and one another. This includes sharing important messages and communications with their class, helping plan class events (both in-person and virtual), and expanding the volunteer team by recruiting new classmates. They partner closely with the Alumni Engagement Office.

Vice Presidents work closely with the Class President(s) and the Alumni Engagement Office to support broad class engagement efforts. Their responsibilities can include helping the College gather updated contact information, offering feedback on class messaging, and attending class leadership meetings.

Class Secretaries reach out to the class twice per year and compile Class Notes for the college’s publication, Williams People, in partnership with the Communications and Alumni Engagement Offices. Class Secretaries serve as prominent representatives of the Class Leadership Team, especially in their classmates’ inboxes!

Class Treasurers are responsible for managing the budget and keeping track of expenses for Class events, including Reunion, in collaboration with the Alumni Engagement Office. Treasurers have access to college financial records and must adhere to college data privacy practices and maintain up-to-date information.

Reunion Volunteers collaborate closely with Alumni Engagement staff to organize and plan class-based programming for Reunion Weekend. They play a vital role in shaping a memorable and celebratory weekend for their classmates. There are many ways to be a part of planning Reunion.

Head Agents are responsible for leading their Alumni Fund Class fundraising campaign, managing the class agent volunteers, and ensuring classmates receive individual outreach by the agent team. Supported by and working in close partnership with Alumni Engagement staff, they advocate for both Williams and the Alumni Fund, serving as informed ambassadors to members of their class about Williams. They emphasize the importance of consistent, annual, and unrestricted giving to Williams.

Associate Agents contact a select group of classmates and friends (typically 10-15) annually during the Alumni Fund (October 1-March 15th). They connect them with opportunities to support the areas of the College they value most. Associate Agents work closely with Alumni Fund staff and Head Agents to ensure successful engagement.

Most classes have a Leadership Gifts Committee composed of Head and Associate Agents. Across the Alumni Fund, the majority of dollars raised (~75%) come from a small number of donors (~7%) making leadership gifts ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. These agents play a key role in building relationships with classmates who have the financial capacity and philanthropic inclination to make these significant investments in the College.

For classes in their 40th Reunion and beyond, Planned Giving Volunteers help educate and encourage their classmates to consider making long-term charitable contributions to the College through bequests, trusts, or other planned gifts. They assist in building relationships with classmates, providing information on planned giving options, and support the College’s efforts to encourage future philanthropic commitments.