The Building Management Office can print retractable banners, large color posters and much more for your event needs. Visit the BMO storefront to place your order today!

Guidelines:

• The MBAA Reimbursement Policy stipulates that banners should be designed to be used over multiple years, so you are discouraged from using the date or current sponsors on your banner.
• If you plan to use the Duke or Fuqua logo, please be sure you are following the style guide rules as outlined in the section below. For design and Fuqua brand questions, please reach out to The Global Marketing Brand Team.

BLUF: You MUST use a vendor that is a Duke-approved Licensee to purchase items that include the Duke and/or Fuqua name or logo. This includes (but is not limited to): the official Duke or Fuqua logos and any design that incorporates the words "Duke", "Duke University and "Fuqua".

All designs must be compliant with Duke and Fuqua guidelines or policies. When using a Duke licensed vendor, they will send your design to the appropriate offices at Duke and/or Fuqua for approval. If you use a vendor that is not a Duke-approved licensed vendor, they do not have authorization from Duke to use the logos and you may personally have to assume the risk of paying for the order (i.e. you will pay out of pocket for the cost of those goods and you will not be able to use them as a club!). 

Note: Any and all funds in your clubs fund code must follow the swag policy, this includes corporate sponsorship monies (i.e., using approved Duke vendors, t-shirts must cost $15 or less, etc.). Reach out to the Office of Student Life (OSL) if you have questions.

A step-by-step guide to purchasing Fuqua-branded swag (t-shirts, water bottles, mugs, etc.) and listing of approved vendors is available on the Fuqua website. Additional marketing resources, including the Fuqua Logo Style Guide and other brand materials are available on FuquaWorld.

For design and Fuqua brand questions, please reach out to The Global Marketing Brand Team.

• Flyers can be posted on the bulletin boards in the Mallway or in the locker bays (up to two weeks ahead of event).
• Do NOT post flyers on walls, columns, or other non-bulletin board spaces.
• Flyers posted on bulletin boards for groups, must correspond with the group listed on the header. For example, the Center Updates board is reserved for posting information and flyers related to Fuqua's academic centers and associated clubs.
• All flyers must be removed ONE day after the event concludes.

• • Flyers can be posted on the large wall installation in the Mallway, but may be removed if the large installation has been reserved.
  • The large wall installation may be reserved by filling out the Mallway Large Installation Request Form on FuquaConnect. You must receive approval from the BMO and OSL prior to starting your installation.
  
  
  Digital Flyers:
  • Promote events using the Mallway screens or the large TV monitor in Fox.
  • Digital promotion requests must be submitted via the form in the MBAA FuquaConnect page. The monitor behind the tables in Fox is first-come, first-served and promotional materials can be added here as needed by clubs.
  • Digital flyers must be landscape orientation with an aspect ratio of 16x9.

Now that your event has been planned, it’s time to think about how you want to get the word out about your event.

Here are some recommended ways to market your event to Fuqua students (and faculty/staff):

• Create an event in FuquaConnect and make viewable to the desired Fuqua groups. All students, faculty, and staff have FuquaConnect accounts. You should make your event visible to "Students & staff at FuquaConnect" if you want your event to show on the main FuquaConnect event feed (you can control who is able to register to attend your event in the RSVP settings). All student club events should be created in FuquaConnect for greater visibility of events happening across campus as soon as the event date is approved and/or known (simplifies scheduling and de-conflicting events, a win-win for all!).
• Promo your event using the appropriate Slack channels. We recommend including a link to your FuquaConnect event to facilitate RSVPing. Additional guidance on event promotion across Fuqua's various communications channel is coming soon from the MBAA VP of External Affairs.
• Email announcements: Send a blurb about your event to be included in section newsletters (typically published Sunday), club newsletters, or the Fuqua This Week (managed by the MBAA VP of External Affairs). Submit requests for the Fuqua This Week Here.
• Printed Flyers: Post flyers on the bulletin boards in the Mallway or in the locker bays (up to two weeks ahead of event). Do NOT post flyers on walls, columns, or other non-bulletin board space. Please remove all flyers the day after your event concludes.
• Mallway Digital Flyers: Create a slide to be featured on rolling slide deck on monitors in Mallway and in Fox. Generally, requests should be received 2 weeks prior to your event. Submit your Mallway Screen Advertising request here.
• Tabling in Fox: See additional information in the "Tabling in Fox" section below.

• Timeline for promotion: The ideal promotional window to engage alumni is 4 to 6 weeks prior to your function.
• Promotion channels: Email alumni-relations@fuqua.duke.edu to discuss potential channels for promoting your event to the alumni community. Possible options may include:
  • LinkedIn group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/41421/
  • Alumni event calendar - https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/alumni/connect/events#/
  • Alumni Instagram channel - @FuquaAlumni
  • Team Fuqua Flash – monthly e-newsletter
• Registration page: If you are asking for particular registration types (student, alumni, community), be sure to include “alumni” as a potential type. Include a way for them to provide their class year and program
• Fee difference: If you are charging a fee, consider if alumni tickets would be at the same rate as other participants and set fees accordingly
• Event materials: If you are making nametags or notating alumni participation in event materials. See below to learn how to properly notate Duke and Fuqua degrees.
• Event participation: Provide Development and Alumni Relations with a list of alumni registrants. This enables alumni relations staff potentially to potentially engage with alumni while they are on campus for your event(s). Following your event, provide a list of alumni attendees so that Development and Alumni Relations can track their engagement with Fuqua.

If you'd like to share your event more broadly with Duke or the broader Durham community, consider these resources:

• Contact Fuqua Social Media (Fuqua's Global Marketing Department) if you'd like guidance on social media strategy for your event, or if you think the event might be something that could be featured on Fuqua's official social media channels.
  • Fuqua's social media channels generally don't post content that is exclusively or blatantly focused on driving student attendance to events.
  • What typically is more appropriate for these channels is content from events that would be of interest to people outside of the Fuqua community, particularly prospective students. There are creative ways to accomplish this and still raise event awareness among students.
• Contact Public Relations (Fuqua's Global Marketing Department) if you think your event would attract interest beyond our community.
  • Contact PR when you're bringing in a high-profile speaker, if you are interested in inviting media to your event or activity, or if you would like help determining the best overall promotional strategy.
  • The PR department can help manage media relations, create content for Fuqua and Duke Platforms, coordinate with social media efforts, and design publicity strategies.
• Please note: Fuqua's Marketing department does NOT professionally photograph events, set up A/V equipment, or film events. Fuqua's Multimedia department can assist with A/V and filming.
• See the Logo Use section above for information on designing items that feature the Fuqua or Duke logo.
• Exterior event signage can be requested to help guests navigate to your event. Request signage through Duke University Parking & Transportation Services, along with your event parking needs. There will be a charge for these exterior signs.

When referencing Fuqua or Duke alumni in emails, flyers, posters, web sites, FuquaConnect events, etc.

Use of Alumnus, Alumni, Alumna, or Alumnae

• Use alumnus when referring to a man who has attended a school.
• Use alumna when referring to a woman who has attended a school.
• Use alumni when referring to a group of men and women, or a group of only men.
• Use alumnae when referring to a group of women.

Listing of Names and Graduation Years

All alumni of Duke/Fuqua, including faculty and staff, should be notated as such in all communications. Only degrees earned at Duke University and/or Fuqua should be listed behind a person’s name.

Ex. John Smith '01, MBA '08

Visit the Duke Alumni Directory to look up alumni and to see how their degrees should be notated. You can see which Fuqua program an alumnus/a has attended by visiting the Fuqua Alumni Directory.

If you are unable to find alumni using the directories, please contact Club-ExtEngage@fuqua.duke.edu for help.

BLUF: Request for directional signage go through the Events Office at the BMO. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to your event.

The BMO will provide directional signage for your event. Email the Events Office and they will send you a signage request form. Please fill out the form with the exact words you want the sign to say, and the starting and ending locations for each section of your event. The BMO will place signage throughout the building as appropriate to direct your guests to your event.

Clubs or student groups looking to utilize the the tables in the Fox Center (just before the stairs and near the donor wall) to promote events, sell tickets, etc. must complete the Fox Tabling Request Form. You can request the use of TABLE 1 (includes full use of the large montior) and/or TABLE 2 (does NOT include large montior use). We recommend reviewing the most up to date tabling schedule here prior to submitting your request.

Clubs are encouraged to use the digital screen located behind the tables and large retractable banners during tabling to limit the use of paper materials while tabling. After you finish tabling, please remove or discard all materials: store banners in the club closet and take down/recycle all left over signs, flyers or other items. All materials should be removed by 5pm on the last day you are tabling.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the MBAA VP of External Affairs.