Our Goals

1. Increase Alumni Engagement

• Goal: Strengthen connections between alumni and the university by increasing participation in chapter events, networking opportunities, and communications.

• Objective: Increase active alumni membership by 25% in the next year.

• Action: Host quarterly networking events, mentorship programs, and establish an alumni spotlight feature on the chapter’s website and social media.

2. Support FAMU Students

• Goal: Provide financial and professional support to current FAMU students.

• Objective: Raise $100,000 for student scholarships and internships by the end of the year.

• Action: Organize annual fundraising events, create a mentorship program to connect students with local alumni, and offer internship placement opportunities within the chapter network.

3. Enhance Community Outreach

• Goal: Strengthen the presence and impact of the FAMU Tampa Alumni Chapter within the Tampa community.

• Objective: Organize at least five community service initiatives each year.

• Action: Partner with local organizations for community service projects, such as volunteering at schools, participating in local clean-ups, and organizing drives for food, clothing, or educational supplies.

4. Fundraise for FAMU

• Goal: Support the financial needs of Florida A & M University through dedicated fundraising efforts.

• Objective: Contribute $250,000 to the FAMU Annual Fund over the next five years.

• Action: Plan and execute large-scale events, such as galas, golf tournaments, or virtual fundraisers to engage alumni and community members in giving back to FAMU.

5. Promote Professional Development

• Goal: Provide alumni with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and continuing education.

• Objective: Host two professional development workshops annually for alumni members.

• Action: Collaborate with local businesses and experts to offer workshops, seminars, and networking sessions that focus on career growth and leadership skills.

6. Increase Visibility and Membership

• Goal: Expand the chapter’s visibility and membership within the Tampa Bay area.

• Objective: Grow the chapter membership by 15% annually through targeted outreach.

• Action: Implement a marketing campaign that includes social media, email newsletters, and engagement at local events to attract new members and reconnect with inactive alumni.

7. Celebrate FAMU’s Legacy and Achievements

• Goal: Highlight and honor FAMU’s history, traditions, and alumni accomplishments.

• Objective: Organize a 75th-anniversary celebration of the Tampa Alumni Chapter, with a focus on recognizing distinguished alumni and the university’s contributions.

• Action: Host an annual awards banquet or gala to honor alumni achievements and commemorate FAMU’s ongoing legacy in the community.