alumni and philanthropy publications

Maria has several publications related to the building relationships with alumni.

Please send an e-mail to maria@keepintoucheducation.com to request a full reprint of these academic peer-reviewed articles or click on the second link below (if still available).

You can also view my TEDx talk: 'We are all connected by one word: Alumni' TEDxBallybofey

The Book!!

Gallo, M.L. (2021) The Alumni Way: Buiding Lifelong Value from Your University Investment. Policy Press- Bristol University Press Link  

Gallo, M.L. and Fleming, K. (2021) ‘Transformational Philanthropy.’ IN Rincón, S and Dobson, G., Editors. Engaging International Alumni as Strategic Partners. NAFSA Link

Cownie, F and Gallo, M.L. (2020) ‘Alumni gratitude and academics: implications for engagement.’ The Journal of Further and Higher Education. Link

Gallo, M.L. (2020). ‘What did alumni relations look like during the COVID-19 lockdown?’ ICARe – International Conference on Alumni Relations 2020 Proceedings. Link

Gallo, M.L. and Cownie, F. (2019). ‘Alumni Mentoring as a Bridge to Philanthropy.’ ERNOP Published Conference Proceedings. European Research Network on Philanthropy. Link

Gallo, M.L (2017) 'How are Graduates and Alumni Featured in University Strategic Plans? Lessons from Ireland.' Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education. Link

Duffy, L. and Gallo M.L. (2016) ‘The Rural Giving Difference? Volunteering as Philanthropy in an Irish Community Organization.’ Journal of Rural and Community Development. Vol 11:1, pp.1-15. Open Access Link

Gallo, M.L. (2014) ‘Creating a Culture of Giving in Irish Higher Education: An education in direct(ing) philanthropic giving in Ireland’ European Journal of Higher Education, 4:3, pp.1-15. Link

Gallo, M.L. (2013) ‘Higher Education over a Lifespan: A Gown to Grave assessment of a lifelong relationship between Universities and their graduates.’ Studies in Higher Education (Special Issue-The Purposes of Higher Education: SRHE Conference 2012 proceedings), 38:8, pp. 1150-1161. (Impact Factor 1.89) Link 

Gallo, M.L. (2013). “A Third Master? Examining the Road to Philanthropic Giving at an Irish Catholic College” Christian Higher Education, 12:4, pp.266 - 281. Link 

Gallo, M. (2012). “Beyond Philanthropy: Recognising the Value of Alumni to Benefit Higher Education Institutions” Tertiary Education and Management, 18:1, pp.41- 55. Link
This article was awarded the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2013    H.S. Warwick Research Award in Alumni Relations for Educational Advancement – Outstanding Published Research Scholarship

KITE White Papers and Reports

Diaspora and Alumni Relations Resources

2019 White Paper

Global Alumni Networks and Ireland: Learning from International Practice

Funded by the Irish Abroad Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland), this White Paper presents the models, the strategy, the sector and the impact of global alumni networks around the world. This is drawn from a full report to the DFA. A copy of the White Paper is here.

2020 Key Report

Emigration and Diaspora Engagement to Promote Private Sector Development Conference report (IOM Georgia - EMErge Project)

This report is the culmination of conference held in November 2020 by the International Organization on Migration (IOM) Georgia and Armenia project Enhancing Migrants’ Rights and Good Governance in Georgia and Armenia – EMERGE funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted by the Government of Georgia. A copy of the report is here.

2021 Key Report

Belonging, Hope, Potential: Eswatini Diaspora Mapping Project - Full Report

This report is the culmination of market research drawing on the International Organization on Migration (IOM) i-Diaspora survey tool and interviews with Emaswati living in South Africa. A market research project over six months conducted entirely remote during the COVID period, this project exceeded expectations on the number of diaspora reached and is the roadmap for the planned Eswatini Diaspora Forum in 2023. A copy of the report is here.

2022 Key Report

Migration and Development Mainstreaming: The Role of Local Self-Government - Full Conference Report (Tbilisi Event)

The 3rd EMERGE regional conference offered insight into the unique positions, capacities, challenges, and mechanisms for further cooperation of local authorities with a role in supporting migration and development mainstreaming. This final EMERGE conference was offered in a hybrid format online and with participants in Tbilisi, Georgia. A copy of the report is here.

2023 Key Report

Diaspora Development Forum Report and Diaspora Engagement Strategy for the Kingdom of Eswatini (Mbabane Event)

Following the inaugural Diaspora Development Forum held in Mbabane in March 2023, this strategy has two key aims: first, to present objectives and activities to effectively engage Emaswati diaspora in the social and economic development of the Kingdom of Eswatini, and second, the strategy aims to support Emaswati in their mobility and migrant experiences, reconnecting the diaspora to the Kingdom of Eswatini. A copy of the report is here.

Insights to enhance Alumni Relations and Engagement

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Professional development and resources for the 78,000 advancement and alumni professionals and over 3,000 institutions worldwide. The alumni relations CASE Online Community (see CASE Communities) is a place to ask questions and share resources, very active and updated daily! If your institution is a member, you can join the CASE community!

ICAReAlumni - International Conference on Alumni Relations an international community of practitioners and researchers focused on Alumni and Career Development, with an annual conference in Europe and a supportive online community for former ICAReAlumni participants (alumni!)

Alumni Identity Blog is Dr Jay Le Roux Dillon’s blog drawing on his research on alumni identity. He will draw you in to read with his provocative titles and content.

Alumni Futures Blog this is a classic. The blog posts by advancement leader Andy Shaindlin chart the seismic changes in alumni relations over the past decade. You think the change is over? Not a chance! It’s what makes alumni work so important and meaningful!

Graduation Now What? TEDx playlist

Academic REferences

If you work in an academic institution, hopefully you have access to library services to gain full access to the growing amount of academic articles related to alumni engagement, relations and the role of alumni within the academy, the community and the wider world.

Engaging Alumni for Graduate Success this is an excellent online resource that shows the many ways alumni involvement can be infused successfully across the institution to support student recruitment, student retention, success and even employment outcomes. Professor Jessica Vanderlelie’s efforts include open source materials to help institutions to maximise the engagement of alumni across the institution. Put this on your must-read list.

Philanthropy & Education Journal this is Dr Noah Drezner’s vision for a journal that focuses on two closely allied concepts together in one journal. There are few academic journals that explicitly mention alumni relations as a potential theme, this is one of them.

The reference list from my articles above provide a comprehensive list of other alumni-related academic resources. More to add to this list soon!