Alumni Club Recognition Program

The Purdue for Life Foundation’s Alumni Club Recognition Program recognizes clubs that go above and beyond to support the vision and mission of Purdue University in their area. Their efforts help alumni, students, and friends stay connected, get involved, and give back. Clubs that achieve one of the following tiers receive financial incentives to support their general operations and alumni club scholarship.

Club funds will be provided biannually in 50% increments to the club treasurer. Checks will be sent in August and January of each fiscal year. The fiscal year for the Purdue for Life Foundation is July 1–June 30.

Funds are based on

Submission of the annual agreement.
Adherence to the annual agreement requirements.
Submission of the volunteer agreement by each individual board member.
Submission of quarterly financial reports.
Number of Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) members in the club’s geographic area.
The standing of the club based on the recognition program
- Gold = $2.50 per PAA member in the club’s geographic zip code area and $500 in operational funds
- Silver = $1.50 per PAA member and $500 in operational funds
- Bronze = $500 (flat amount)
Scholarship donation (if Gold or Silver)
- Gold = $1,000 ($500 for clubs that have accounts outside of the Purdue Research Foundation)
- Silver = $600 ($300 for clubs that have accounts outside of the Purdue Research Foundation)

Qualifying clubs also receive a decorative felt Block P, a commemorative letter, and recognition during an annual celebration.

Recognition Program Overview

Below is an overview of the recognition program and how each tier level can be achieved.

TIER LEVELS

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total Number of Events
(From all three categories.)

Incentives

Engagement Funds

Yes

Scholarship Funds

Yes

EVENT CATAGORIES

Gold

Silver

Bronze

(1) Alumni Engagement and Outreach Initiatives
Complete six for Gold, three for Silver, or two for Bronze.

Suggested Types of Events:
(You can host multiple of the same type, and do not need to do all listed.)

Monthly newsletter (minimum of four per year).
Host a family event in your community (not a student send-off).
Host an event targeting recent graduates and/or incoming or current students (not a student send-off).
Coordinate a community service project with a local organization.
Host a professional networking event.
Host a social event that brings together alumni, friends, and fans (not a game watch).
Partner with another alumni club and/or affinity network to host an event (including clubs from other colleges and universities).
Participate in educational outreach programs with local schools or community organizations, such as tutoring or service-learning programs.
Host a student send-off.
Host a game watch (up to two count).
Attend Alumni Leader and Volunteer Conference (at least one club leader).

(2) Scholarship: Host an event with the primary purpose of raising scholarship funds.