Strategic Plan, 2021-2023

We are an alumni association with a mission—to continue and extend the Fulbright tradition of education, advocacy and service. Our Strategic Plan will advance this updated mission by focusing on three important goals:

Build community among members
Strengthen the Fulbright Program
Improve and sustain the organization’s finances

In achieving these goals as a community, the Association will…

Offer programs with a greater focus on global affairs
Take fuller advantage of digital platforms to deliver content
Become more outward-facing, focused on community service
Engage a larger and more diverse membership
Speak to Congress more effectively to ensure the future of Fulbright
Offer trips to connect with under-represented communities and international Fulbrighters when conditions permit

How will we do this? Here are some highlights:

Build community among members

Support and grow our chapter network with flexible tools
Encourage chapters and individuals to start discussion groups on global affairs
Offer a new webinar series, the Fulbright Forum, on international issues
Pilot a mentoring program to support young professionals
Connect with international alumni during Fulbright trip when conditions permit

Strengthen the Fulbright Program

Broaden engagement with Advocacy through digital options
Connect chapters and events to congressional offices to raise awareness
Celebrate the 75^th Anniversary by asking alumni to share stories and photos
Target “Fulbright in the Classroom” outreach to underrepresented communities
Promote the mission through travel, when conditions permit

Improve and sustain the organization’s finances

Build on the Census campaign to grow membership based on shared mission
Help institutional members advance strategic and internationalization goals
Continue investment in fundraising through donor engagement
Build on the establishment of a grant program for Fulbright in the Classroom

We will report to our members and supporters regularly on our progress, but we will only succeed as a community with your help, volunteerism, membership, and donations. Contact us at info@fulbright.org with questions or suggestions, and/or explore this website to see how you can get involved.