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A small college needs $2.6M to survive. It's raised $178K

Confessions of a Community College Dean

million to meet immediate needs, warning that the small evangelical institution located in the heart of Wall Street is at risk of closure if it can’t quickly fundraise its way out of a dire situation. The deadline to raise the $2.6 Fundraising is stagnant. million was Feb. While officials have described Feb.

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Fox Transitions From 20-Year Transformational Career

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was really to lift up, determine where investment was needed, begin to raise funds to do that. Mary Baldwin is not a wealthy institution, but Fox said she believes in the power of ideas and loves to raise money. Within two months, she had raised $15 million and the board approved the project.

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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. The community college also is partnering with the developers to serve as a workforce training hub. For example, students may be susceptible to gambling away their financial aid funds, she said.

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Lessons from a Failed Start-up: VC Culture

eLiterate

There’s definitely a “fog of war” element to it. One successful serial entrepreneur, when I told him that a VC firm would be interested in funding us when we reach $X in revenues, replied, “You know how VCs say ‘no,’ right?” They won’t always tell you that they’re fundraising.

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Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 168 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Eric Hogue

The Change Leader, Inc.

Since 2018, Hogue has served as vice president of University Advancement, directing a comprehensive fundraising program totaling more than $45 million, including $33.5 Definitely a radio face. I was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, so I did big tenant work at the Ohio Valley Conference. million for the Armstrong Center Campaign.

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, there is a significant emphasis on the ongoing training and development of leaders in communication skills. And the one concept, one of the concepts he raised really stuck with me. Every funding decision made in every state for every public institution involves politics. About Our Podcast Guest Erin A.