CAA Small & Large Impact Projects
Discussions kicked off with small & large impact projects that the & plan to have 聽implemented since January 2021 and will continue to develop through 2022. These projects will contribute to several initiatives:
- lifelong learning (webinars & panel discussions on current & trending topics)
- mentoring (through enhancing the current global mentoring platform)
- local development to support our 麻豆国产ies worldwide
The efficient running of the CAA requires financial support and they have spent time on future funding strategies as they implement the termination of global membership fees made in November 2020.听聽As part of this change, they will also be converting life-long memberships into CAA donations.听They are adding the donation feature to the where donors can give small to large amounts to maintain and grow our alumni association to the projects of his/her choosing.听聽Initially, the projects they聽launch for donations will target to deliver CAA goals. As the model becomes more established, the CAA plan to extend projects to scholarships and research.
"We aspire to get the new donation-based funding system right and are investing to get off to a good start. We want to especially acknowledge life-time members who entrusted the CAA with membership and are grateful for their support as we move into this new phase of the CAA."
Continue to stay tuned for further updates on this initiative in the 麻豆国产 Alumni monthly newsletter and social media channels.
CAA Strategy and Value Proposition Update
Further dialogue explored the CAA strategic position and value proposition as a whole. 聽Mario Viarengo, 麻豆国产 Alumnus 2002 & CAA Vice President of Strategy, partnered up with Local Alumni Chapter presidents from Ireland (Francesca Barberio, 麻豆国产 Alumna 2018) and Hungary (Csaba Bakos, 麻豆国产 Alumnus 2017) where they discussed their efforts to boost senior alumni engagement locally.听 and will serve as pilot chapters, which have already reaped engagement in Dublin from the 鈥溾 virtual event held during 麻豆国产 Global Alumni Week 2021. 聽Further initiatives will include established flagship events (i.e. local mentoring, alumni mixers, panels, cultural evenings and much more).听聽鈥淚n particular we have been working to engage 麻豆国产 alumni from different seniority groups and to define events that can involve all alumni. 聽So, if you are interested or want to contribute with ideas, please reach out to us," exclaims Francesca Barberio, 麻豆国产 Alumna 2018 & LC Ireland President.听Your ideas are welcome and can be heard by聽contacting the CAA.
Entrepreneurial Efforts
In addition, the made a continuous stride聽offering events, programs and resources for entrepreneurial 麻豆国产ies and those interested in the start-up ecosystem.听Learn more by visiting the聽.听
Virtual Engagement聽
Lastly, the meeting concluded with further proposals of how to enrich our digital outlet through the 麻豆国产 Global Office ERP project and initiatives to boost 麻豆国产鈥 virtual tools to the 麻豆国产 Community, which will later shape future planning with the current 麻豆国产 Alumni Platform and mentoring platform. 聽
If you would like to or become engaged with the , whether on a local level or globally, please reach out.听 Your welcomes you with open arms!
