University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (IllinoisLLAA)

What University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (IllinoisLLAA) does

The University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (IllinoisLLAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, informally established in late 2008 and formally recognized as an affiliate of the University of Illinois Alumni Association in 2009. It operates as a membership-based alumni network serving Latina/Latino/Latine graduates, current students, faculty, and staff affiliated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The organization maintains a community of 5,000+ alumni spanning five decades (1980s–2020s), concentrated primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area and Champaign-Urbana.

LLAA's core offerings comprise three membership tiers (Lifetime at $1,000, Standard at $50/year, and Recent Graduate at $25/year), an annual awards program recognizing alumni achievement, scholarship and endowment programs funding Latine students at UIUC, and a recurring calendar of networking, cultural, professional development, and sports-themed events. Underlying operations run on the Wild Apricot membership management SaaS platform, which powers the website, member portal, event registration, and email communications. The organization employs approximately 5 staff and is governed by a volunteer board of directors (16–22 members per term) elected by membership every two years.

Revenue is generated through a mix of membership dues (subscription recurring), event ticket sales (transaction-based), donations and fundraising (including Giving Tuesday), and corporate sponsorships. Major recurring events include "Illini Nights" with the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Chicago Fire FC, plus cultural and professional development programming. Funds raised primarily support the LLAA scholarship program and endowment fund for Latine students at UIUC.

Name

University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (IllinoisLLAA)

Legal name

University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association

Website

https://illinoisllaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IllinoisLLAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that serves Latina/Latino alumni, students, faculty, and staff of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, operating in the Chicago metropolitan area with membership dues, sports and cultural events, scholarships, and an endowment program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alumni Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs (EDALAOAL), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC), Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG)

Keywords

• Alumni association services
• Alumni networking events
• Scholarship program administration
• Membership organization
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and lifetime membership fees providing access to events, networking, voting rights, and alumni community. Tiers include Lifetime ($1,000), Recent Graduates ($25/year), and Standard ($50/year).
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for sporting events (Cubs, White Sox, Bulls), cultural events, professional development workshops, and fundraising activities. Events often include co-branded merchandise and partnerships with sports teams.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Direct donations, raffles, Giving Tuesday campaigns, and fundraising events supporting scholarship programs for Latina/Latino students at UIUC.
4. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Partnerships with sports teams (Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Chicago Fire), theaters (Goodman Theatre), and corporate sponsors for events and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IllinoisLLAA sells tiered memberships (Lifetime $1,000, Recent Graduate $25/year, Standard $50/year) that grant access to alumni networking events, cultural programming, and scholarship voting rights. It administers a Scholarship Program and Endowment Fund for Latine students at UIUC, runs an annual Alumni Awards Program, and produces recurring Illini Night co-branded events with Chicago sports teams.

Product overview

The University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include three membership tiers (Lifetime at $1,000, Recent Graduate at $25/year, and Standard at $50/year), a Scholarship Program funded through donations and event proceeds, an Awards Program recognizing alumni achievement across multiple categories, a calendar of networking and cultural events (sports watch parties, cultural nights, professional development), and an Endowment for long-term financial sustainability. The organization uses Wild Apricot membership management software to power its member portal and event registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifetime Membership One-time $1,000 membership providing unlimited subscription access to LLAA events, networking opportunities, and voting rights for University of Illinois Latine alumni.
• Recent Graduate Membership One-year $25 membership tier designed for new University of Illinois graduates to support early career networking and engagement.
• Standard Membership One-year $50 standard membership offering access to LLAA events, networking, and voting rights for Latine alumni of the University of Illinois.
• LLAA Scholarship Program Scholarship program supporting Latine students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, funded through donations and event proceeds (including two $2,500 Bulls Night scholarships annually).
• LLAA Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing alumni who demonstrate leadership, service, and impact within the Latina/Latino community across categories including Alumni Achievement, Distinguished Service, Global Impact, Outstanding Young Alumni, Innovation, and Diversity and Inclusion.
• LLAA Illini Night and Cultural Events Recurring portfolio of networking, cultural, sports, and community events including Illini Night co-branded events at Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Chicago Fire FC games, plus professional development workshops and cultural celebrations.
• LLAA Endowment Fund Endowment fund supporting the long-term financial stability of LLAA scholarships and programs for Latina/Latino students at the University of Illinois.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple scholarships awarded annually to Latino students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Fire FCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2025Mexican Heritage Night at Soldier Field featuring exclusive LLAA seating, scarf giveaways, pre-match concert by Grupo Vanguardia, and networking panel. Supports LLAA scholarship fund.
• Pedersen & PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Executive search firm partnership for Stand Out & Step Up professional development workshop series. Led by Sandra Peña, Client Partner & Head of Chicago Office, providing executive career guidance.
• Builders InitiativeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2024Networking event host for exclusive alumni gathering at their Chicago office space. Light drinks and appetizers provided at 167 N Green Street, 16th Floor.
• Chicago White SoxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 May 2023Illini Night partnership at Guaranteed Rate Field featuring co-branded White Sox/Illini merchandise including Southside caps and hoodies. Ticket sales support LLAA scholarships for Latino students.
• Chicago BullscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2023Bulls Night events at United Center with proceeds funding two $2,500 scholarships for Latino students. Exclusive seat allocations for members with promotional item giveaways.
• Chicago CubscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2022Annual Illini Night partnership offering co-branded tickets to Cubs games at Wrigley Field with special-edition Cubs/Illini merchandise including caps and jerseys. LLAA receives ticket allocations to sell to alumni, with proceeds funding scholarships.
• Goodman TheatreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 October 2021Latino Heritage Month celebration partnership for American Mariachi production. LLAA reserved balcony suite tickets for alumni.
• ChiTown FutbolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2020Venue partner for drive-in movie events including Coco screening for Día de los Muertos celebration. Located at 2343 S. Throop St., Chicago.
• LULAC Council 5285minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2020Partnership for Floreciente Community Clean Up event in Moline, IL Quad Cities area. Included informational tables for census, voter registration, and Community Needs Assessment.
• El ValorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2020Nonprofit partner highlighted during #DonateWithLLAA campaign. LLAA encouraged tip donations to support El Valor's community programs.
• Metropolitan Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2020Nonprofit partner highlighted during #DonateWithLLAA campaign. LLAA encouraged donations to MFS during Dining at a Distance events supporting local Latino businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): National nonprofit representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions and advocating for Latine higher education access and outcomes. Comparable to LLAA in mission focus on advancing Latine student success and alumni engagement, though operating at a national rather than single-institution level.
• UNIDOS US: National Latino civil rights and advocacy nonprofit with strong higher-education programming. Comparable to LLAA in serving Latine communities through advocacy, scholarships, and member-based engagement, though at significantly larger national scale.
• University of Illinois Alumni Association: Parent affiliate organization serving all UIUC alumni regardless of identity. Directly comparable as the umbrella alumni body of which LLAA is a chartered identity-based affiliate, with overlapping event programming, membership tiers, and scholarship infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): Identity-based professional society supporting Hispanic STEM students and alumni through networking, mentorship, scholarships, and chapter-based programming. Comparable to LLAA in operating an alumni/student member pipeline, scholarship fund, and event-driven engagement model organized around professional identity.
• UIUC Black Alumni Network: Identity-based UIUC alumni affiliate supporting Black alumni and students through scholarships, events, and mentorship. Closest structural peer to LLAA as a sister affinity-based affiliate under the University of Illinois Alumni Association umbrella.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): Largest nonprofit organization supporting Hispanic higher education in the U.S., providing scholarships, mentorship, and career support to Latine students. Comparable to LLAA in scholarship fund administration, alumni mentorship programs, and identity-based student support, but at national scale.
• Latino Alumni Association of the University of Michigan: Big Ten peer identity-based Latine alumni network at the University of Michigan offering scholarships, networking, and cultural programming. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and university-affiliate operating model to LLAA.

Emerging players

• Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC): Nonprofit supporting Hispanic STEM professionals and students via awards, scholarships, and a national conference. Comparable to LLAA in identity-based alumni awards programs (LLAA's Innovation, Alumni Achievement, and STEM-related awards mirror HENAAC's model).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/illaafamilia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illinois-llaa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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