How Alumni Associations Can Support Laid-Off Alumni (without new programs or tools)

Layoffs expose the real test of alumni engagement. Most alumni won’t ask for help—and by the time they do, the moment has passed. This playbook shows how to notice sooner and respond in ways that actually matter.

✔️ The exact signals that indicate an alum may be in transition (and what not to wait for)
✔️ Simple, human outreach templates that reduce pressure and invite connection
✔️ A practical method to activate alumni connectors without launching initiatives
✔️ A lightweight weekly cadence to show up consistently, even with limited staff