Nonprofit / Military Alumni Organization

Thunderbird Alumni Association

The Thunderbird Alumni Association connects former members of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds—a premier aerial demonstration team—and preserves the legacy, camaraderie, and excellence of past generations.

Project Overview

Preserving a Legacy. Connecting a Family.

(Marketing)

The Association needed a modern, user-friendly platform to engage its diverse alumni base—spanning decades, ranks, and continents. DropUp helped define the brand voice, build a purpose-driven website, and create content that honors the past while inspiring connection and continued service.

The Association needed a modern, user-friendly platform to engage its diverse alumni base—spanning decades, ranks, and continents. DropUp helped define the brand voice, build a purpose-driven website, and create content that honors the past while inspiring connection and continued service.

Business Overview

USAF Thunderbirds Alumni Network

Industry

Nonprofit / Military Alumni Organization

Type of Project

Marketing + Digital Strategy + Community Engagement

Business Overview

USAF Thunderbirds Alumni Network

Industry

Nonprofit / Military Alumni Organization

Type of Project

Marketing + Digital Strategy + Community Engagement
Objectives

Modernize the Brand, Strengthen the Mission

  • Build a website that honors the Thunderbird legacy and serves active alumni
  • Improve user experience across devices and age groups
  • Create content that resonates with both recent and older generations
  • Support event promotion and membership growth
  • Strengthen internal communications and outreach strategy
Services Breakdown

Services Breakdown

(BEFORE)

(AFTER)

A Digital Home for American Excellence

Key Outcomes
Key Outcomes

A Digital Home for American Excellence

The Thunderbird Alumni Association partnered with DropUp to elevate its digital presence, grow engagement across generations of alumni, and reinforce its position as the official link between past and present Thunderbirds. We built a scalable website, managed brand and content strategy, and created marketing materials to support events and outreach.

The Thunderbird Alumni Association partnered with DropUp to elevate its digital presence, grow engagement across generations of alumni, and reinforce its position as the official link between past and present Thunderbirds. We built a scalable website, managed brand and content strategy, and created marketing materials to support events and outreach.

Key Outcome

Designed and launched a fully responsive website featuring events, member access, and historic archives

Key Outcome

Improved membership communication with branded email templates and CRM integration

Key Outcome

Developed content and promotional assets for airshows and fundraising events

Key Outcome

Supported strategic partnerships—including collaboration between the alumni group and Shelby American

Key Outcome

Created a scalable infrastructure that will serve alumni for years to come

Key Outcome

Designed and launched a fully responsive website featuring events, member access, and historic archives

Key Outcome

Improved membership communication with branded email templates and CRM integration

Key Outcome

Developed content and promotional assets for airshows and fundraising events

Key Outcome

Supported strategic partnerships—including collaboration between the alumni group and Shelby American

Key Outcome

Created a scalable infrastructure that will serve alumni for years to come