
Leadership Symposium, October 11–12, 2026
Enjoy complimentary programming designed to inspire, support, and strengthen volunteer leaders across the Northwestern community.
Northwestern University’s alumni volunteers are at the heart of this community. Their leadership and dedication create vibrant, engaging programming and connections for alumni of all ages, life stages, and experiences. The Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) has compiled the following resources to support, inform, and celebrate volunteers in their work.
Enjoy complimentary programming designed to inspire, support, and strengthen volunteer leaders across the Northwestern community.
Stay up to date on NAA commitments and updates, connect with the campus community, and review messages and statements from University leaders.



Our toolkit offers a variety of practical guides, resources, and templates to support effective volunteer leadership. These tools cover board operations, budgeting, communications, and planning, along with access to required forms and support for event promotion and alumni communications.