We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless on August 29th!

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Nicole welcome Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola, Founder and CEO of Edvant Edge Africa, for a conversation about the evolving landscape of alumni engagement in West Africa. As a leader in international education and advancement, Louis brings unique insights from his work as a Regional Officer for the University of Sussex, his experience as a Chevening Scholar, and his leadership of The International Education Africa Summit & Awards.

The discussion explores how international student recruitment influences long-term alumni engagement, the key differences between Nigerian and UK university alumni networks, and the emerging trends shaping alumni relations across Africa. Louis also shares strategies for building alumni loyalty in globally dispersed communities, the role of social media in professional networking, and how cultural perspectives impact philanthropy and alumni giving patterns in West African institutions.

Special thanks to AlumniQ for sponsoring this episode. Visit alumniq.com for more details about their events-and-all technology that makes managing signature programs simple.

This episode was originally released on March 21, 2025.

Philanthropy has never been one-size-fits-all, and few understand that better than Carme Williams, Senior Consultant at Washburn McGoldrick. In this week's episode of Alumless, Carme joins Ryan and Chris to explore the history, strategy, and future of programs designed to engage and inspire women donors.

From her leadership at NC State to advising institutions nationwide, Carme shares why these initiatives matter and the unique ways women give compared to men. The conversation tackles both opportunities and headwinds — how to build a compelling business case, the role of peer influence, and navigating today’s political climate around identity-based programs.

Thanks to AlumniQ for being our presenting sponsor this week. Be sure to check out their event-and-all approach. Visit www.alumniq.com for more details.

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday!

In this episode, Ryan and Nicole welcome Jo Gardner, Director of Alumni Engagement at Imperial College London, for a conversation about how global universities can effectively engage their alumni in institutional priorities. Our discussion explores the role of Imperial’s leadership and new strategic direction. Jo reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities of leading engagement for a highly dispersed alumni body and discusses how Imperial adapts its approach to different cultural expectations.

Ryan and Nicole also dive into the UK's state of advancement, highlighting emerging trends and concerns. Jo shares her insights on measuring success in alumni relations, how institutions can professionalize engagement strategies, and the importance of being nimble in adapting to generational shifts in alumni expectations.

Thanks to Protopia for sponsoring this episode. Visit protopia.co/alumless for more details on their revolutionary technology that’s got everyone talking.

This episode was originally released on March 7, 2025.