Business Directory Partner

Become a KU Alumni Business Directory Partner

Stand out among businesses owned and led by Jayhawks. Elevate your visibility and connect with thousands of KU alumni, fans, and professionals searching for trusted partners and services.

Becoming a Directory Partner is the perfect opportunity for organizations looking to maximize exposure, build credibility, and deepen their connection to the Jayhawk business community—all for $1,000 per year.

Become a Directory Parter

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Showcase our partnership

When you join, you’ll receive a Welcome Kit with Directory Partner-branded acrylic paperweight, notebook, lapel pin, window cling, certificate, coaster and pen so you can showcase our proud partnership.

Showcase our partnership

When you join, you’ll receive a Welcome Kit with Directory Partner-branded acrylic paperweight, notebook, lapel pin, window cling, certificate, coaster and pen so you can showcase our proud partnership.

Partner Benefits Include:

Enhanced profile featuring your logo, premium directory placement, and inclusion in Directory Partner only search filter.
Additional visibility features to help your business stand out including a spotlight badge and premium header.
Social spotlight recognition on KU Alumni’s LinkedIn page upon joining.
Annual recognition on KU Alumni’s social media accounts and annual listing in the print edition of Crimson & Blue magazine, mailed to over 58,000 Jayhawks.
A Welcome Kit including a Directory Partner-branded acrylic paperweight, notebook, lapel pin, window cling, certificate, coaster and pen so you can showcase our proud partnership.
Additional certificate mailed upon annual renewal recognizing your contribution as a Directory Partner.
Exclusive Access to curated network events and entrepreneurial programs.
20% discount on Crimson & Blue magazine advertising.
20% discount on KU Alumni digital ads.
10% discount on tickets to Rock Chalk Forever.

$1000 per year

Are you ready to become a Directory Partner?

Elevate your visibility and connect with thousands of KU alumni, fans, and professionals searching for trusted partners and services as a KU Alumni Business Directory Partner.

Already on the Business Directory?

Fill out the Contact Us Form and select “KU Alumni Business Directory” to let us know you’re interested, and we will send you an invoice.

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Not on the Business Directory?

Fill out the Business Directory Form and check the box indicating you’d like to be a Directory Partner.

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Get Connected

KU Connect

KU Connect, also known as “flash mentoring” is a collection of alumni and professionals in the mentoring platform. Students can select the KU Connect tab to connect with individuals with relevant interests and experience.

This program allows mentors and mentees to meet for a one-time, 30-minute session via email or in person to discuss specific career and/or industry topics.

Long-Term Mentoring

Long-term mentoring programs are available for those who want to be matched with professionals with similar interests. The program is structured and consists of goals and milestones that have to be reached during a period of time.

KU Connect

KU Connect, also known as “flash mentoring” is a collection of alumni and professionals in the mentoring platform. Students can select the KU Connect tab to connect with individuals with relevant interests and experience.

This program allows mentors and mentees to meet for a one-time, 30-minute session via email or in person to discuss specific career and/or industry topics.

Groups

Groups are spaces within KU Mentoring+ where individuals can discuss topics of interest either by industry, organization or affiliation. A group can be run by an administrator who is not a KU Alumni staff member, but who has a vested interest in making the group successful by posting content or actively engaging students and alumni within the group.

What you need to set up a group:

Name of group
Two photos (avatar photo and background photo)
A brief description of the group
Name(s) of group administrators

The group administrator should have a profile in the platform so they can be linked to the group. A representative from KU Alumni will also be in an administrative role to monitor activity. Students and alumni are welcome to be group administrators.

Group administrators will approve new group members, keep the discussion board flowing and on topic, and help recruit new members to the group.

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Discussions

Discussion threads are available to registered users in the KU Mentoring+ platform. Questions can be posted by any member of the platform; however, questions may or may not be approved at the discretion of the platform’s administrator.

The discussion section is a great place to ask general questions. Recent examples include questions about a specific industry or employer, as well as general questions about how to interact with potential employers at a career fair.

Discussion Threads

Develop your Skills

Under the resources section of the KU Mentoring+ platform, users can find mentoring guides and other resources. The mentoring guides section includes documents to assist mentors, such as a mentorship worksheet, goals worksheets, and a mentor handbook.

The resources section contains helpful articles about setting goals and making the most of your mentorship.

To access the KU Mentoring+ resources, visit mentoring.ku.edu and click “Join Now.” Complete your online profile and then click on “Resources” at the top of the page.

Resources