DK Alum
The number of Denver Kids Alumni that have been identified so far.
What is 586 Alumni?
Alumni are ___% more likely to donate to an institution that has an active alumni program compared to institutions without such programs.
What is 20% more likely?
(Acceptable range: 13% - 27%)
One major benefit of alumni programs is creating opportunities to meet and connect with former classmates and professionals.
What is networking?
This synth-pop song released in 2019 states
“I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty, No one’s around to judge me, …..”
What is...
Lyric: “I can’t see clearly when you’re gone”
AND
Artist: “The Weeknd”
OR
Song Title: “Blinding Lights”
Other than 2025, this five year period is the period of time in which the most Denver Kids Alumni have been identified so far.
What is 1965 - 1970?
The average increase an organization's event attendance within the first 5 years of an alumni program’s launch is __% to __% (15% difference)
What is 20% - 35%
Acceptable range: 13% - 27% to 27% - 42%
Many alumni provide this in order achieve fundraising goals to support scholarships, programs, or facilities.
What are donations? (Money)
This alternative rock song released in 1993 states
“Well, yeah, you know gray is my favorite color, I felt so symbolic yesterday...”
What is...
Lyric: “If I knew Picasso, I would buy myself a gray guitar and play”
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Artist: “Counting Crows”
OR
Song Title: “Mr. Jones?
One major challenge Denver Kids faces when searching for alumni is this common issue that makes it difficult to locate or contact them years after graduation.
What is outdated or missing contact information?
The percentage of alumni in nonprofit education programs report maintaining meaningful, lifelong relationships with others in their alumni network is __% to __% (20% range).
What is 50 - 70%?
Acceptable ranges: 43 - 63% to 57 - 77%
Many alumni feel a strong desire to support their school or organization by volunteering time or resources because of what their organization did for them, known as this phrase.
What is "giving back"?
This soft rock song released in 1970 states
“And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me…”
What is...
Lyric: “Shine until tomorrow, let it be”
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Artist: “The Beatles”
OR
Song Title: “Let it Be”
An alum named John was 12 years old in 1964 and his younger brother, Tim, was half of John’s age that year. Time graduated high school in the year ___ and today, in 2025, Tim is ___ years old. Both brothers were 18 when they graduated high school.
What is 1976 and 67 years old?
(66 if Tim has not yet had his birthday in 2025)
Within 5 years of starting an alumni program, public recognition or awareness of an institution or or organization, on average, increases by __% to __% (10% range).
What is 30-40%?
Acceptable ranges: 23 - 33% to 37 - 47%
Alumni programs provide a supportive community where members can feel connected and valued, giving them this sense.
What is a sense of belonging?
This R&B song released in 1946 by its ORIGINAL artist states
“If you ever plan to motor west, ……”
What is...
Lyric: “travel my way, take the highway, that’s the best. Get your kicks on Route 66”
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Artist: “Nat King Cole (Trio)”
OR
Song Title: “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66”