Get Involved

Alumni and families of Bentley students are in the unique position to help prospective students learn about Bentley. Outreach to newly admitted students, prospective students and newly admitted families greatly aids our Admissions efforts and creates a stronger sense of community and support for those groups. Advice from volunteers who are knowledgeable and passionate about Bentley can be instrumental in new students’ and families’ decision to attend.

Term: Two years

Time Commitment: Flexible (from one 30-minute phone conversation to multiple email/phone conversations)

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings hosted by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement to stay informed and gain valuable insights to help you in your role
• Attend virtual or in-person college fairs and Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions-related virtual or in-person networking events or presentations
• Participate in social media campaigns, including alumni spotlights and takeovers
• Allow Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions to connect you with a prospective student or family to answer questions
• Let us know about an impressive student you meet! Email admissions@bentley.edu to share your thoughts
• Make a meaningful gift to the Bentley Fund within the current fiscal year you are serving

You can help to build the Bentley network by connecting students and alumni to careers and to one another for the purpose of career development. Those who participate as a Career Connector will provide necessary support toward these development activities and continue to further the strength of the Bentley network.

You will work with staff from the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement to find an opportunity that fits your expertise and time commitment. Examples include:

• Alumni in Residence
• Coffee Conversations
• Ask a Falcon
• Guest speaker

Term: Flexible; can be a one-time opportunity

Time Commitment: Varies based on available opportunities

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office); both virtual and in-person opportunities

Requirements: Five+ years’ experience in a particular industry

In 2019, Falcons of the Last Decade (FOLD) was created to engage alumni who graduated from Bentley University in the last 10 years. The mission of the FOLD program is to create both a professional and dynamic set of activities and networking opportunities with a roster of active volunteers who want to enhance the alumni experience for their peers. Board members will help create well-thought-out and intentional opportunities for young alumni to engage with one another, deepen their relationship with Bentley and be inspired to give back to the community through their time, talent and treasure.

Term: One year

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 to 3 hours per month

Location: Anywhere (may be asked to attend events in your region)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning of FOLD events and complete committee tasks as needed
• Attend monthly board check-ins via phone or Zoom as well as FOLD events
• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings hosted by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement to stay informed and gain valuable insights to help you in your role
• Make a meaningful gift to the Bentley Fund within the current fiscal year you are serving
• Solicit peers to support the Bentley Fund and engage with peers to connect with the Bentley community in your region
• Travel to campus (at the cost of the volunteer) for on-campus meetings, when necessary
• Share Bentley social media campaigns with personal networks
• Be a positive advocate for alumni and the university

Beginning in 2012, the Global Alumni Board (GAB) was introduced as an advisory board to the university. It includes alumni representatives from all over the world to represent the Bentley University alumni community.

Term: Two years (with a review after the first year); you may serve up to three consecutive terms 

Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per month

Location: Anywhere (on campus for two in-person retreats per year)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and feedback on university initiatives designed to engage alumni in a meaningful, lifelong relationship
• Participate in monthly conference calls with full board and staff representatives
• Attend two retreats (typically in October and May, in conjunction with Commencement)
• Make an annual gift to the Bentley Fund at the President’s Club level

Share valuable experience, expertise and knowledge with the Bentley network in your area. Your time and mentorship are invaluable to incoming students with questions about acclimating to campus life, families looking for a support network while their student is away and fellow alumni seeking personal and professional advice.

Term: Two years

Time Commitment: Varies (from one 30-minute phone or email conversation to multiple hours connecting with alumni, families and current students or participating in virtual events)

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings hosted by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement to stay informed and gain valuable insights to help you in your role
• Make a meaningful gift to the Bentley Fund within the current fiscal year you are serving
• Be available to speak with prospective and admitted students and families about Bentley, student preparation, studying abroad or just to help them feel more connected
• Be available to speak with alumni who are looking to get involved in your area or who are moving to your area and have questions about living in a new city or career opportunities
• Attend events (or host when applicable) and suggest ideas and topics for future programs

The Reunion Committee rallies their class around Bentley Reunion, which takes place every five years, plans class events and helps raise money for the Reunion Class Gift. Their goal is to help create a memorable experience for classmates and their families while making a lasting philanthropic impact on Bentley.

Term: Nine months (every five years)

Time Commitment: Varies based on time of year; approximately 1-3 hours per month

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Attend and encourage the attendance of fellow classmates at all Reunion activities
• Support the fundraising effort with a thoughtful gift. While the financial circumstances of each volunteer may differ, the expectation is that all participate in the effort to whatever extent possible. Monthly or annual recurring gifts are encouraged.
• Actively participate in the committee training process led by staff, including planning calls
• Encourage the involvement of an assigned group of classmates (10-15 people) in all aspects of the Reunion, including attendance and participation in the reunion gift
• Utilize shared documents to track the success of outreach efforts for both assigned classmates and volunteers
• Complete targeted communications as necessary, and help drive out messaging through social media

Share the latest Bentley University news and information — such as articles, events, announcements and more — with your Bentley friends. Social media ambassadors will use their personal social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter) to engage their networks in Bentley University content and drive new users to the university’s social channels to create visibility, spread awareness and foster a greater sense of pride for the university.

Term: One year

Time Commitment: Varies based on available content; approximately 30 minutes per month

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Follow the official Bentley University social channels and encourage your networks to do the same
  • Facebook: Bentley University and Bentley University Alumni
  • LinkedIn: Bentley University and Bentley University Community
  • Twitter: @bentleyu and @bentleyalumni
  • Instagram: @bentleyu and @bentleyalumni
• Post shared content on your personal social media accounts once a month
• Engage in conversations with your networks about Bentley University
• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations to stay informed and gain valuable insights to help you in your role
• Make a meaningful gift to the Bentley Fund within the current fiscal year you are serving

Discussion leaders are important members of the Bentley Alumni and Family Book Club who commit to going the extra mile to foster a welcoming lifelong-learning community, consistently share their thoughts on the discussion questions in the online forum and engage with other book club members. Discussion leaders help keep a positive dialogue going throughout the reading period, even when other members might have scheduling conflicts that make it challenging for them to participate consistently.

Term: One 8-week reading period (with the option to continue for as many books as you like)

Time Commitment: 15-20 minutes each week in the discussion boards; 1 hour facilitating discussion via Zoom at the end of the book 

Location: Anywhere (from the comfort of your home or office)

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Post at least one comment a week in the online discussion board
• Reply to and like fellow book club members’ posts
• Ask follow-up questions to fellow book club members’ posts
• Connect different threads of discussion together, in order to create a more cohesive conversation
• Facilitate a book club meeting discussion at the end of the reading period
• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations to stay informed and gain valuable insights to help you in your role
• Make a meaningful gift to the Bentley Fund within the current fiscal year you are serving