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University of Louisville Launches Fundraising Campaign to Bolster Research and Add Endowed Faculty Roles

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The University of Louisville (UofL) has launched a fundraising campaign to match a $10 million state investment, which will go towards adding endowed faculty positions and advancing university research. Their work creates new products, companies, a trained workforce and jobs.

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Dr. Lisa Cardoza, American River College

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She previously served as Vice President for University Advancement at Sacramento State leading its first comprehensive fundraising campaign, On the Rise, raising nearly $240 million. Prior to that role, she was Chief of Staff and interim Vice Presidents for Advancement and for Human Resources to President Robert S.

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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

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The report challenges several common defenses of legacy admissions, including arguments that they help build campus community or are necessary for fundraising. New York stands out as having the highest concentration of colleges maintaining legacy admissions, with one in seven U.S.

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Missouri State Announces Its 12th President

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Williams has demonstrated proven success in strategic planning, community engagement, legislative advocacy, and fundraising, according to Board Chair Lynn Parman. “Dr. Williams possesses the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure the university continues to thrive and build on its strong foundation,” said Parman.

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Augusta Tech President Named Sole Finalist to Lead Savannah State University

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Under his leadership, Augusta Tech achieved record enrollment this past fall through strategic program revamps, the establishment of new academic schools, and successful fundraising initiatives that brought renewed vitality to the predominantly Black institution. "We

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More Presidential Vacancies at HBCUs

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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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HBCU Advancement Teams: Don't Underestimate the Power of the Individual Donor

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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.