Class Agent Calendar
Midd Class Agent Calendar FY24
5:15-6:00 p.m. EST
Orientation for Class Agents
Let us introduce you properly to the Annual Giving Class Agent Volunteer Program! We’ll review your role as a peer fundraiser and introduce you to Annual Giving fundraising basics. Geared toward new or newly returning agents and open to all fundraising volunteers.
Wednesday, September 6, 5:15-6:00 p.m. eastern.
5:15-6:00 p.m. EST
FY24 Kick-Off Meeting
Start the fiscal year right! We’ll review the full calendar of campaigns and events and answer your burning questions about your work as a class agent this year. (Reunion committees will meet separately in September, but Reunion volunteers should feel free to attend!)
Wednesday, September 20, 5:15-6:00 p.m. eastern
Reunion Committee Meetings
Reunion volunteers meet two to three times between September and December to plan class-specific Reunion events and fundraising initiatives in consultation with their staff liaisons, who will coordinate to find times that work for the committee.
The initial kick-off committee meeting will be scheduled no later than October 11, 2023.
12:00-1:00 p.m. EST
In Conversation with Senior Leadership
This webinar with President Laurie Patton and senior administrators is just for alumni leaders like you! You should receive an email invitation (if you don’t, please let us know). The session will be recorded, and the recording will be sent to everyone who registers for the event. Please register even if you can’t attend live!
Monday, October 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. eastern
Proud to Be a Panther Challenge Campaign
Our annual campaign to bring together alumni in support of Middlebury athletics!
Wednesday, October 18–Thursday, October 26, 2023
Just for Leads: Fall Appeal Letter
We send a fall appeal letter to all classes each year and then ask their Lead Agents to follow it up with a “kicker email.” Leads, your Annual Giving staff liaison will be in touch in late October with a template email for you to tailor and a November deadline by which to return it.
Homecoming and More
Homecoming is a great time to visit campus! Alumni and Parent Programs will be hosting Alumni of Color Weekend as well this year.
Friday, October 20–Sunday, October 22, 2023
End-of-Calendar-Year Fundraising Outreach
Appeal to classmates who like to give before the end of the calendar year. If that’s common in your class, please plan to do some email or phone outreach during November and December!
5:15-6:00 p.m. EST
Just for Leads: Strategy Session with AFEC
Leads, join members of the Annual Fund Executive Committee for the first of two strategy sessions to brainstorm and discuss ways you can effectively lead your fellow class agents in their fundraising efforts for Midd with the MiddWinter Challenge.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 5:15-6:00 p.m. eastern
Reunion Committee Meetings
Reunion volunteers meet one or two times between January and March to plan class-specific Reunion events and fundraising initiatives in consultation with their staff liaisons, who will coordinate to find times that work for each committee.
Campaign Overview: MiddWinter Challenge
Part overview of the MiddWinter Challenge details, part GiveCampus training/refresher, join us on Zoom!
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 5:15-5:45 p.m.
MiddWinter Challenge Campaign
Our annual campaign in celebration of what makes Middlebury, Middlebury! The first of two “all hands on deck” campaigns (the other is the June Challenge).
Wednesday, February 7–Thursday, February 15, 2024
Just for Leads: Spring Appeal Letter
In February, we assemble the spring appeal letter from each class’s Lead Agents to their classmates. Leads, your Annual Giving staff liaison will be in touch with a template for you to tailor and a February deadline by when to return it.
Please note: this task overlaps with MiddWinter Challenge preparation and outreach.
Reunion event ideas deadline
Please bring all your good Reunion event ideas to the table before March to make sure there’s time to turn those ideas into reality! Once we get to March and registration opens, committees can shift more of their attention to finalizing Reunion plans, and encouraging classmates to attend and make their Reunion class gift.
5:15-6:00 p.m. EST
Just for Leads: Strategy Session with AFEC
Leads, join members of the Annual Fund Executive Committee for the second strategy session to brainstorm and discuss ways you can effectively lead your fellow class agents in their fundraising efforts for Midd, particularly between crowdfunding campaigns.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:15-6:00 p.m.
Virtual Reunion events completed
Reunion committees, please plan to wrap up any virtual event planning by the end of March 2024. This leaves time for excitement for the in person event to build!
Reunion Committee Meetings
Reunion volunteers meet one to two times between April and May to plan class-specific Reunion events and fundraising initiatives in consultation with their staff liaisons, who will coordinate to find times that work for each committee.
25th and 50th Reunion Weekend
We invite classes celebrating these milestone Reunions to return to campus on Thursday and settle into celebrating with leisure!
June 6–9, 2024, for 25th and 50th Reunion classes.
Reunion Weekend 2024
We invite all classes ending in 4 or 9 to return to campus to celebrate Reunion!
June 7–9, 2024, for all Reunion classes.
5:15-6:00 p.m. EST
Just for Leads: Strategy Session with AFEC
Leads, join members of the Annual Fund Executive Committee for their last strategy session to brainstorm and discuss ways you can effectively lead your fellow class agents in their fundraising efforts for Midd at the end of the fiscal year (June 30).
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 5:15-6:00 p.m. eastern
June Challenge
June Challenge is our second “all hands on deck” campaign to help us finish out the fiscal year strong! This is your last chance to help your class reach its giving participation goals!
Calendar on the Go
Download a summary version to post on your fridge, if you like that sort of thing!
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