Fundraising
OA Endowment Fund
Development office
Dulwich College (Master)
Alleyn Club (President)
OA relations programme
Careers and professional networking • Entrepreneurs, Healthcare, Law, Finance, Third Sector • Mentoring and career advice
Careers department
Reunion programme • Regional events (Wessex, Kent & Sussex etc.) • National events (Annual Dinner, Founder’s Day) • International events (N America, SE Asia) • Milestone reunions by year group
Clubs and societies
Communications • Annual yearbook • Half-termly e-bulletin
• Online portal (Old Alleynian Connect) • OA-to-OA marketing and advocacy
social clubs, we have increasingly sought to be more inclusive, reaching beyond the thriving existing sports clubs and regional societies in order to engage more OAs in professional networking and mentoring activity. In 2018 an online survey attracted over 1,200 responses. This exceptional response demonstrates the vigour of interest and ideas of our body and reflects the ever-evolving needs and desires of all generations. We heard loud and clear that many value and want more professional networking and mentoring events. The recent Entrepreneurship event attracted more than 150 OA, Alleynian and parent attendees. Access to the equally successful Healthcare event
was opened up to JAGS and affiliated school pupils.
the dedication of the Development Office and College staff as well as the commitment of past-President Andrew Tomkins, the current and retiring Alleyn Club committee and the loyal volunteers who keep all the OA clubs and societies flourishing. I am truly honoured to be your President in this special year for Dulwich College.
Being relevant to and connecting with our younger members is a re-doubled focus. Improved communication through social media and a new contact database for better interaction are under way. More relaxed and mixed social get- togethers and more varied events are also on the cards. OA Day on 27 June will include partners, and many of the 400th anniversary events will be with partners and parents too. Bringing forward a truly memorable calendar of 400th anniversary events relies on the arduous work of hundreds; we are deeply grateful for
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