Help Alums support each other and your their former stomping grounds without any gimmicky nonsense.
Think of us as your alumni association’s secret weapon: a killer eCommerce platform powered by Shopify that showcases alumni talent, fuels fundraising, and connects your community like never before.
Turning Alumni Associations into Greater Value Adds
We’re here to help you ditch the snooze-worthy strategies and level up your alumni engagement game. Alumni Shops creates sleek, fun, and profitable eCommerce marketplaces that give alumni a reason to shop at stores owned/operated by Alumni/Current Students & Friends of the University.
Our Vibe?
Empower. Elevate. Engage. We’re all about giving alumni associations the tools to shine while making it easy to boost funds, showcase alumni-owned goods, and hype up sponsors.
What We’re About:
Marketplace Magic: Tailored shops for alumni to sell their goods and services.
Event Central: Seamlessly sell tickets for galas, fundraisers, and everything in between.
Sponsor Goals: Big-name sponsors? No problem. We’ll make them shine.
What kind of services do we offer?
Discovery & Strategy
We kick things off by diving deep into your alumni association’s goals and challenges. Together, we’ll map out a strategy to build a marketplace that:
Showcases alumni-owned businesses.
Centralizes event sales and fundraisers.
Creates sponsor opportunities that align with your community values.
What You Get:
A personalized roadmap to your dream marketplace.
Clear goals for alumni engagement, fundraising, and revenue generation.
Custom Marketplace Design
We help you to design a sleek, on-brand marketplace that reflects your alumni association’s personality. From bold visuals to intuitive navigation, we make it easy for alumni to shop, sell, and connect.
What We Deliver:
A fully branded eCommerce site tailored to your association.
Features like vendor landing pages, sponsorship spaces, and event sales integration.
A mobile-friendly design so alumni can engage from anywhere.
Post-Launch Growth Support
Once your marketplace is live, we include 1 month of post launch support. Looking for more?! We can stick around to ensure your continued success. From recruiting new alumni vendors to optimizing your site for growth, we would love to be your partner in expansion in the future.
Additional Ongoing Services:
Regular Analysis and performance reviews.
Advanced tools to attract sponsors and expand your reach. (Email Marketing, Social Media Management, Event Planning, Marketing Services)
Gathering Alumni Feedback for Continuous improvements
Outreach & Onboarding
Time to bring in the MVPs: your alumni vendors and sponsors. We help you identify, recruit, and onboard the right people to fill your marketplace with top-notch products and opportunities.
What’s Included:
Custom outreach templates for alumni sellers and sponsors.
A seamless onboarding process with guides and training.
Tools to highlight vendors and sponsors on your site.
Training & Go-Live
We don’t just hand over the keys and hope for the best. Our team trains you on how to manage your marketplace, document key processes that work best for you. Then, we hit the “go live” button and make some noise!
What to Expect:
A hands-on training session for your team.
Tips on running promotions and campaigns.
A launch day strategy to maximize buzz.
Who Do We Work With?
If you’ve got alumni, we’ve got the marketplace for you.
At Alumni Shops, we specialize in creating eCommerce platforms for any group with a proud alumni base. Whether you’re a traditional alumni association or an organization with passionate former members, we’re here to help you connect, engage, and grow your community.
Colleges and Universities: From small liberal arts schools to major state universities, we create alumni marketplaces that boost school spirit and revenue.
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High Schools: Transform your alumni directory into a dynamic community hub with fundraising, merch, and event sales all in one place.
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Camps: Keep the nostalgia alive with a store that showcases camp-branded gear and alumni businesses.
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Greek Organizations: Sororities, fraternities, and honor societies—we’ll help you turn your network into a powerful eCommerce engine.
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Clubs and Organizations: From debate clubs to theater groups, let your alumni stay connected and support your programs with ease.
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Professional Networks: Alumni groups for industries, workplaces, or career programs—turn professional pride into community-building and revenue.
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Ready to bring your alumni association into the 21st century?
Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details for your marketplace. We’re excited to work with you!
