Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Students at Connecticut College are calling on President Katherine Bergeron to step down over plans for a controversial fundraiser in Florida. The fundraiser was set to be held at the Everglades Club, one of the oldest and most exclusive country clubs in Palm Beach. and Jewish fashion mogul Estée Lauder from even entering.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To avoid being behind the eight ball, institutions should know how to effectively fundraise if—or when—things fly south. More from UB: How do colleges hit record-level fundraising? million to fundraising production. The post How to hit your fundraising goals during an economic downturn appeared first on University Business.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 5, 2024

The president and Board of Trustees at Northland College voted Thursday to declare financial exigency after failing to raise enough funds to stay open. The small liberal arts institution in Wisconsin announced three weeks ago it was in such a dire financial state that it would be forced to shutter if it could not raise $12 million by April 3.

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Modern Campus

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Yet, for student organizations, fundraising is often essential. When done well, fundraising is great way to not only raise money but also … Raising money and asking for donations can be super uncomfortable, especially for college students.

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Ray Schroeder

APRIL 12, 2024

Northland had set a $12 million fundraising goal with an April 3 deadline. The process will focus on a new structure for the college, engagement with donors and the institution’s budget options, which would likely include cuts to staff and programs. Northland fell well short of the target but managed to raise $1.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

She previously coordinated fundraising at Quincy University in Illinois. Michelle Kirkham Michelle Kirkham has been named director of development at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Kirkham holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Culver-Stockton.

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University Business

MARCH 10, 2023

C ollege students are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to help cover their education expenses, according to new data from the fundraising platform GoFundMe. GoFundMe fundraisers for tuition money are up more than 50% compared to last year, and both college and trade school fundraising are up 30%, a GoFundMe spokesperson said.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 14, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’s sorority is launching its first political action committee—a move that will allow Alpha Kappa Alpha to raise and spend money on behalf of political candidates.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 21, 2024

billion fundraising haul fell short of last year’s mark by roughly $200M, following a period of acrimony marked by student protests and scandals. Only at the nation’s richest university can a billion-plus-dollar fundraising haul equal disappointment. Harvard’s nearly $1.2

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 13, 2024

Northland College in Wisconsin is seeking a $12 million lifeline from donors to keep its doors open. If it fails to raise the money by April 3, the college will likely close, officials announced Monday.

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Modern Campus

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many student leaders view fundraising as a hurdle to clear. They understand that they can’t reap the benefits of a student organization without money — which needs to come from… well, somewhere. But, ideally, students should shift …

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

She previously served in senior advance roles at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and the University of Southern California, where she spent a decade leading fundraising initiatives at the Sol Price School of Public Policy and USC Libraries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Scott Raspa, a class of 1986 graduate, and contributes to SMCM’s 2023 $20 million Taking the LEAD fundraising campaign. The fundraising campaign has raised $18.4 Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) has received $4 million, the largest gift commitment in the school’s history. The commitment was made by SMCM alum R. Scott Raspa and John M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For over 20 years, I have been an avid reader of the Giving USA Report on Philanthropic Giving, an annual report on fundraising in America produced by the Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Each June, I eagerly await its release and subsequently use it to direct my fundraising strategy for the ensuing year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

The donation was part of the “ Making Men of Consequence ” fundraising campaign, which has generated $290 million to expand scholarship support, faculty recruitment efforts, and investments in academic programs and campus improvements at Morehouse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

I wonder what role the need and pressure to constantly fundraise played in the departure of these presidents." I think programs that aim to prepare leaders for the presidency at HBCUs must emphasize the importance of acquiring some experience and skills in fundraising as well as practicing self-care to prevent burnout," said Palmer.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 13, 2020

This podcast explores university fundraising during crisis situations. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin Leifeld and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars. At the time of this podcast, COVID-19 was the major crisis for higher ed finances.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2024

The donation also will increase the Paul Quinn’s endowment, bolster its Fundraising & Philanthropy Program, help fund the upkeep and maintenance of the college’s physical plant, and enhance its outdoor collaborative learning spaces. It will expand the Office of Development and support for the Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur Program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine plans to fundraise to cover costs associated with the band’s appearance in the international D-Day Normandy Parade in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024. Morgan State will fundraise to cover associated costs for the trip. “It

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MAY 30, 2019

Based in the Development & Alumni office , I lead on the University’s fundraising strategy for institutional initiatives, chief among which is Widening Participation (WP). David started his fundraising career at youth charity, Venture Trust , before moving into HE at the University of Stirling. Best job in the University?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2024

He is credited with overseeing substantial infrastructure and record fundraising at Morehouse. "It Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in administrative sciences from Yale College and a master’s in organizational psychology from Columbia University as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Yale University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The 15th Annual Education Justice Lecture is set for June 5 as part of the Education Law Center’s annual fundraiser. Valerie Strauss “The Education Beat: Journalism, Education Equity, and How to Get the Education Message Across” will be held virtually, via Zoom, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

The foundation facilitates a back-to-school drive for local children and a fundraiser that helps support two local families with a “happy holiday.” He maintains his own foundation he established in the fall of 2023, named the Darius Robinson Helping Hands Foundation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2024

Dr. Larry Robinson President Dr. Larry Robinson announced the decision at an emergency meeting Thursday of FAMU’s fundraising foundation. Florida A&M University has paused moving forward with the $237.75 million donation in support of student success initiatives and athletics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2024

It plans to collaborate with the institutions to match the contribution through their fundraising efforts. The UNCF president said the organization expects to raise $185 million, or $5 million per institution, through its capital campaign.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

The university reported that Friday-Stroud and her fundraising team have raised $75.3 FAMU trustee Belvin Perry praised Friday-Stroud, who presided over record numbers in giving but previously expressed her desire to return to the School of Business and Industry full-time. million in cash and $10.7 million in pledges since July 1, 2020.

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University Business

APRIL 4, 2024

Colleges and universities interested in ramping up their fundraising and donation targets must update their strategies to meet pace with a digitized age, according to a report from Salesforce. Now may be the perfect time to ramp up fundraising strategies. As the U.S. As the U.S. Fleming Puckett.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2024

Robinson’s departure from leadership is a few months removed from the university’s controversial fundraising activities. Robinson, who served as FAMU’s 12th president for nearly seven years, plans to return to his previous role as Distinguished Professor in the FAMU School of the Environment following his year-long sabbatical.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

He also oversaw the growth in fundraising and grant procurement. During his five-year tenure at Cal Poly, he led an expansion of outreach showcasing academic excellence and opportunities for student engagement.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

3 Questions for Brown’s Josh Taub joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 11/05/2024 - 03:00 AM A conversation with an international fundraising expert. Byline(s) Joshua Kim

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2024

The university also has set up a fundraising page at www.walsh.edu/givendc specifically for Notre Dame students who are transferring into Walsh. “We As such, Walsh designated the grass fields on the north side of the Klekotka Tennis Complex as the “pitch” for the new Rugby teams.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 16, 2024

‘You Are in the Crosshairs’: Higher Ed Braces for Another Antisemitism Hearing Katherine Knott Tue, 04/16/2024 - 03:00 AM December’s House hearing spawned presidential resignations, congressional fundraising records and probes of universities’ internal workings. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2023

Sessions will cover topics such as balancing athletic and academic priorities, strengthening CVs, presidential fundraising skills, and negotiating presidential salary packages. The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host a Mid-Program Convening for its MSI Aspiring Leaders program in Philadelphia, Pa.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

Williams has demonstrated proven success in strategic planning, community engagement, legislative advocacy, and fundraising, according to Board Chair Lynn Parman. “Dr. “I’m inspired by the rich history and look forward to leading us to even greater achievements.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2023

"Areas of focus will include increasing student success, increasing support for faculty, expanding academic program offerings, increasing research productivity, enrollment and degree production, fundraising, external relations, and economic development,” Edington said. “My

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 9, 2024

Wisconsin College Teeters on the Brink, in Public jessica.blake@… Tue, 04/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Northland College announced a potential closure last month hoping to spark last-minute fundraising to save itself. It hasn’t worked so far. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

in management from Doane University; and a certificate in Fundraising Management from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Webster holds an Ed.D. from The George Washington University; a B.A. in public administration and political science and an M.A.

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