Mission, Purpose, Vision, and Goals of the Greater Alumni Atlanta Chapter

Uniting Shaw University alumni in Metro Atlanta and Georgia through engagement and service, honoring our legacy and empowering the future.

THE MISSION OF SHAW UNIVERSITY - Atlanta Chapter

The Mission of the Greater Alumni Atlanta Chapter is to promote fellowship among local alumni, fundraise and assist in recruitment and retention of students for the advancement of Shaw University.  Shaw University currently enrolls more than 1,800 students and offers more than 30-degree programs, including accredited programs in athletic training, kinesiotherapy, social work, divinity, religious education, and teacher education. Our mission is:

  • to unite and promote fellowship among Shaw University alumni and friends; 

  • to encourage individual financial support of Shaw University through annual giving; 

  • to stimulate interest among potential students to attend Shaw University;

  • to honor alumni who have given outstanding service; 

  • to improve communications between chapters and individuals where no chapter exists;

  • to promote continuous growth and development of Alumni and to sustain interest in the welfare of Shaw University.

THE PURPOSE OF SHAW UNIVERSITY - Greater Atlanta Chapter

The Mission of the Greater Alumni Atlanta Chapter is to promote fellowship among local alumni, fundraise and assist in recruitment and retention of students for the advancement of Shaw University.  Shaw University currently enrolls more than 1,800 students and offers more than 30-degree programs, including accredited programs in athletic training, kinesiotherapy, social work, divinity, religious education, and teacher education. Our mission is:

  • to unite and promote fellowship among Shaw University alumni and friends; 

  • to encourage individual financial support of Shaw University through annual giving; 

  • to stimulate interest among potential students to attend Shaw University;

  • to honor alumni who have given outstanding service; 

  • to improve communications between chapters and individuals where no chapter exists;

  • to promote continuous growth and development of Alumni and to sustain interest in the welfare of Shaw University.

THE VISION and GOALS of the Greater Atlanta Chapter

Vision
  • 100% active membership

  • Develop and implement low-cost fundraising strategy(ies) to consistently donate $5,000 annually to scholars

  • Establish and/or partner with an organization to participate in a Back-to-School Drive

  • Foster a relation with community leaders to obtain corporate sponsorships to assist with scholarships

  • Implement technology to go paperless, increase information sharing and create chapter transparency

  • Establish effective, efficient committees to meet monthly and provide reports. If no report, report as such

  • Establish effective communication from top down in the chapter

  • Establish easily, understandable financial reporting

Goals
  • Increase current active membership by 100%

  • Increase current scholarship funds by 100%

  • Increase current operating funds by 100%

  • Establish an annual service project

  • Volunteer for two community services

  • Attend at least four HBCU College Fairs

  • Establish a strong presence in Greater Atlanta through networking, branding, and community relationships

  • Sustain and strengthen our involvement with the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance.

Mission

Mission

The Greater Atlanta Alumni Chapter brings Shaw University graduates together from Metro Atlanta and across Georgia through events, service, and community engagement. We strengthen connections, celebrate our legacy, and support the next generation of Shaw Bears.

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