Yale Alumni Fund Solicitation Schedule

Yale’s fiscal year runs July 1–June 30. Please use this timeframe to inform your outreach to the members of your agent group.

July 

New fiscal year begins July 1.

August

Volunteer solicitation email
Please make your gift or pledge!

September

Direct mail/email solicitations

October

Fall Agent Packets

November

The YAA Assembly and Yale Alumni Fund Convocation is our signature program for volunteer leaders. Attendees get an inside look at Yale today, honor outstanding volunteers and organizations, and engage with each other and professional staff to share best practices and new ideas. The event is held every November on campus. Find updated information on the Yale Alumni Association website.

Yale Leads the Way participation challenge

December

Direct mail/email solicitations sent to non-donors.

January

Anniversary card mailing

February

Handsome Dan themed direct mail and email solicitations

March

Reunion year letter solicitations

April

All-Hands April challenge
Spring participation challenge

May

Reunion and non-reunion class solicitations

June

Fiscal year-end mailer
Fiscal year-end participation challenge