# The Alumni Way: Building Lifelong Value from Your University Investment

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/the-alumni-way-building-lifelong-value-from-your-university-investment/
- Published: 2021-09-30T11:52:43+01:00
- Author: Matt Saunders

Are you a college or university graduate? Do you support students looking ahead 
to life after graduation? Are you curious about how your alumni network can benefit
your life? Does the alumni strategy in your organisation need inspiration?

This book reimagines graduates’ alumni status as a gateway to immense opportunities
through professional and personal networks.

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To discover this alumni potential, Maria L. Gallo guides you through the four key
traits of the ‘Alumni Way’:

 * reflection
 * curiosity
 * passion
 * generosity.

With a sound academic foundation, combined with practical activities and checklists,‘
The Alumni Way’ is a valuable ultimate resource for inspiring savvy, active alumni
citizens of the world.

The book features a foreword by J Kelly Hoey, author of [Build Your Dream Network](https://jkellyhoey.co/books/).

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The Alumni Way Workbook

The Alumni Way Workbook is also available.

Find out more from [The Alumni Way](http://www.thealumniway.com).

## Reviews

“In her guide for how to reap benefits beyond the degree, Gallo asserts we can’t
be passive investors. Our alumni status is something we can mine throughout our 
lives.”
**Barbara Dick**, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni Relations at the University
of Toronto

“Your alumni affiliation is one of the most powerful forms of social proof you possess.
In this timely new book, Maria Gallo shows you how to leverage your investment in
order to build connections, deepen relationships, and harness lasting professional
credibility.”
**Dorie Clark**, author of ‘Stand Out’ and Executive Education Faculty,
The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

## About the author

Maria L Gallo is the Founder of KITE and The Alumni Way Academy. An internationally
renowned alumni scholar, Gallo has held higher education leadership positions in
Canada and Europe. She is currently a Visiting Research Fellow with the Trinity 
Business School, Trinity College Dublin.