The Nutshell - News for Alumni Group Leaders
The Nutshell
News and resources for Alumni Group Leaders
Welcome
As we spring into a new season, our gratitude is in full bloom for the time, talent and energy you share. Your dedication helps new ideas grow and creates meaningful impact for our alumni and friends — we couldn’t do it without you. Together, we’re helping Buckeye spirit blossom in every corner of the world.
With appreciation,
OSUAA Team
Upcoming opportunities for alumni group leaders
Trainings
Virtual board role trainings and other sessions will be available early this year. Stay tuned for these upcoming opportunities!
OSUAA opportunities for alumni groups
Tell us your Buckeye story!
What does being part of your alumni club or society mean to you? Share your favorite memory and the impact your group has had on your community. Your story could be featured in future marketing materials to inspire Buckeyes everywhere! Check out Angie's story!
2026 Football Schedule
Check out the 2026 football schedule below. Start planning your 2026 game‑watch events and securing venue details now.
Student Social Media Intern
Do you know a creative student interested in social media or community engagement? We’re looking for a student intern to help support our alumni clubs and societies across social platforms. The intern will build their portfolio and gain real world experience managing organizational social channels.
Buckeyes Connect
Connect, give advice or mentor through Buckeyes Connect! Buckeyes Connect is a simple way for Ohio State alumni and students to build meaningful, one‑on‑one career connections.
Day of Giving
Day of Giving is April 14, 2026. As in previous years, each alumni club and society will have a dedicated page directing donors to your group’s scholarship fund, and while there will not be matching dollars available this year, you can contact Craig Rowley to explore potential matching opportunities. New this year is the Ambassador Program, which offers the most effective way to support peer‑to‑peer fundraising; ambassadors can sign up to champion specific areas and help boost your scholarship efforts by engaging their networks of fellow Buckeyes.
Alumni group spotlights - let's celebrate your impact
Have a shoutout for your group or a best practice you'd like to share? Tell us!
Marketing and communications
Shoutout to the Astronomy and Physics Alumni Society for sending their first society email and earning an impressive 11.8% content click rate! Great job putting your communication tools to work and engaging fellow alumni and friends. Excited to see what is in store for your group!
Membership
Congratulations to the Franklin County Alumni Club for a successful membership drive. The campaign was launched in mid-January. 58 members, with 35 of them being new. The required amount for dues is $25, but the average “gift” was $45, giving the club an extra $1,195 for programming.
Events
Shoutout to the Scarlet and Gay Alumni Society for organizing an event at Sanctuary Night, a drop‑in center that supports vulnerable women and serves more than 600 individuals each year. The group spent the day cleaning, organizing and caring for the space helping ensure it remains a place where visitors feel welcomed and supported. Afterward, the volunteer coordinator shared, “This was the best volunteer group ever! Our space has never been so thoroughly cleaned and organized!” Thank you to everyone who showed up with care, compassion and Buckeye pride. Way to plan a great event!
Group resources
Check out our new social media toolkit featuring best practices, tips and tricks for alumni volunteers.
New imagery is available for your use on social or other marketing materials. This includes photos of campus, the 'Shoe, students, graduation, service events and more. See library.
For questions, contact Kelly Greene.
Reminder: Use the link below to access the marketing request form. This form is your go-to for requesting emails, webpage updates, event pages or postcards.
We’ve also prepared training resources to make the process easy — a short video walkthrough and a PDF guide outlining all available options. If helpful, please share these resources with others in your group.
Submit all post event forms for all events via DocuSign to reach your group's tier status.
A reminder as we head into the second half of the fiscal year: remember to send your group's updated board roster to your OSUAA liaison.
Is there a member of your group who deserves recognition for making a positive impact in your community? We’d love to hear their story and may feature it in next month’s Nutshell to spotlight your group!
Tell us what news or resources would be valuable to support your group. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Volunteers in action
Highlighting alumni groups around the world! Have a photo you want to submit? Contact Kelly Greene.
