The National Bonner Alumni Advisor (NBAA) program is designed to help students connect with Bonner Alumni who are willing to support students’ career development. National Bonner Alumni Advisors have volunteered their time, energy, and expertise to invest in the next generation leaders. As a student or recent alum, we hope you find these connections beneficial both professionally and personally. Due to the volunteer nature of this role, we encourage you to spend some time intentionally preparing for your outreach and communication.
Below you’ll find resources and guidelines for connecting with National Bonner Alumni Advisors.
Reaching out may feel intimidating but remember these advisors know how it feels to navigate life after Bonner and college. These advisors offer guidance to help Bonners transition to their career or explore opportunities in their field.
Think about what would best help you. We suggest you start with one (or more) of these requests:
These are professional relationships—be thoughtful, prepared, and respectful of your advisor’s time. Before reaching out, we strongly recommend that you:
Bonner alumni volunteered for this program because they care about supporting students like you. Your questions, your goals, and your Bonner journey matter—and this network exists to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Below you’ll find resources such as email templates to strengthen your career development and build your confidence when utilizing tools such as the National Bonner Alumni Advisor program. Feel free to cut and paste them into your preferred email platform, save them, and jazz them up with your own communication style. Click the toggle below to find template emails.