Volunteer Toolkit
Many resources are available to help you and your alumni group connect Penn Staters, and we've compiled the informational resources, forms, and RealLife info in one easy-to-use Volunteer Toolkit. Some documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download a free version by clicking on the “Get Adobe Acrobat Reader” icon.
If you can't find what you need in this toolkit, contact your Regional Director or the Volunteer Services Team.
Featured Info
Student Sendoff Information
Alumni groups provide valuable support to current and incoming Penn State students through Student Sendoffs, which offer networking and social interaction opportunities for students prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Click here to request your Student Sendoff kit.
Informational Resources
Affiliate Group Fundraising
Learn strategies, facts, figures, and more about raising funds for scholarships and endorsements.
Alumni Leadership Connections
Alumni Leadership Connections is a series of seminars, webinars, and other training resources that were developed to connect alumni group leaders with each other in a professional and open format. Don't miss your chance to participate in these educational workshops and programs—and make new Penn State contacts. For more info, contact your Regional Director.
Geographical Membership Maps(PDF format)
Illustration Downloads
These illustrations are available for use on your website, in your newsletters, and in other printed materials.
Logo and University Guidelines (PDF format)
These guidelines illustrate the proper use of University and Alumni Association logos, symbols, and marks.
NCAA Compliance
This brochure provides you with basic information about NCAA rules that apply to a "Representative of the University's Athletics Interests."
Penn State Licensed Products
The Penn State Office of Licensing Programs is available to help groups with questions about creating products that feature the Penn State name, marks, or images. Call them at 814-865-3905.
Speaker Grant
Obtain funding to subsidize the cost associated with hosting a speaker. Speaker grants are available once per fiscal year per group.
Student Sendoff Information
Alumni groups provide valuable support to current and incoming Penn State students through Student Sendoffs, which offer networking and social interaction opportunities for students prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Click here to request your Student Sendoff kit.
Volunteer Awards and Recognition Program
The Penn State Alumni Associatoin Recognition Program acknowledges outstanding individuals and groups who have distinguished themselves through volunteer service and programming for alumni and alumni groups.
Web Guidelines
The Alumni Association encourages affiliate groups to establish a website and provides guidelines to help you meet the communication goals and mission of the Penn State Alumni Association.
Forms
Alumni Group Event Form
We need to know: how did it go? Use this brief form to input details about your recent event.
Annual Report Form
The Annual Report Form provides the Alumni Association with an overall snapshot of your organization and its activities that have occurred during the past fiscal year (July 1–June 30). All affiliate groups are required to complete an annual report to maintain active status. Annual Report Form
RealLife Information
RealLife Program Resource Guide (PDF format)
The RealLife Program rewards groups for their efforts in recruiting new life members to the Alumni Association.
RealLife Membership Application
RealLife Group Codes (Excel format)
Use these codes to ensure that your group receives credit for newly recruited life members of the Penn State Alumni Association.
