The most fragile time in a person’s life is right when they leave your care and begin their life back in the real world. Alumni Programming bridges that important gap AND provides community which we all know, is the antidote.
Are you choosing to bridge that gap?
Your answer should be YES!
Here’s the deal, people who go through treatment NEED community, connection, belonging, and a sense of purpose if they have any chance of being successful in their recovery when they leave your property. There are too many treatment centers that don’t care about the person. Too many treatment centers think allocating resources to alumni programming is a waste of time and money. I am here to tell you that CHOOSING to invest some of your resources into alumni programming will pay off.
Check it out:
Alumni Referrals have a much lower cost per acquisition compared to business development. Alumni referrals increase enrollment and revenue.
Engagement with business development teams helps to open market spaces and allow for a broader reach of impact and ability to grow census.
Donations: Alumni who have benefitted from programming will be more inclined to contribute financially to support your organization AND they will spread the word to their circle of friends as well!
Events and Workshops: Alumni events or workshops can be monetized, attracting both alumni and community members.
Showcase how successful alumni programming is through proper data collection in order to negotiate higher insurance reimbursement rates.
Collaborations and Partnerships: Alumni connections may lead to collaborations with external organizations, resulting in joint ventures or projects that bring in funding.
WALKING BILLBOARDS. Attraction rather than promotion. When alumni are taken care of and people see how different they are, they will be more likely to chat about the rad place they went. Trust me, you want people saying great things and not something like, “they didn’t care about me. All they care about is getting my money and getting me out.”
By strategically leveraging the ongoing relationships with your alumni, your organization can create sustainable revenue streams while fostering a supportive community.
Are you ready to be a place where your clients rave about your care and dedication?
GOOD! Let’s GO!