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UNCF to Launch Nationwide Walk for Education Fundraising Campaign

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will be kicking off a nationwide Walk for Education fundraising campaign this week. Maurice Jenkins The National UNCF Walk for Education Campaign is seeking to raise at least $2.5 million, an effort that will involve 23 multiple virtual and live events from August through February 2024. “In

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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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Why the Term ‘Friendraising’ Makes Me Cross

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ken Burnett’s classic 1992 fundraising text, Relationship Fundraising , taught and touted the value of developing relationships with donors based on the attributes of friendship, such as care, understanding, respect and mutual trust. Soft skills should never overshadow or replace hard skills in fundraising operations.

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Week roundup: How the Israel-Hamas war is affecting colleges, universities

University Business

Among the most recent developments of conflict across the nation’s colleges and universities, college leaders are increasingly stepping away from maintaining neutrality and instead opting to denounce Hamas’ Oct. As fighting intensifies, tension across college campuses shows no signs of letting up. Tim Scott (S.C.),

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5 New Solutions that Improve the Student Experience

Campus Groups

To remain ahead of the curve, our team develops solutions together with partner campuses, and through market trend analysis. Fundraising ? Available natively on web and mobile applications , this feature was developed in partnership with Columbia Business School. Learn more about Fundraising and CampusGroups. Campus ID ?

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8 reasons why you need an Alumni Management Platform

Creatrix Campus

Alumni management software helps engage alumni, manage outreach, accept funds and create a philanthropic culture. They aid in the development of deeper relationships with alumni and increase the likelihood of meaningful engagement. Great contributors when it comes to planning alumni events. Fundraising. Email promotion.

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The A to Z of the Alumni Management Software

Creatrix Campus

It provides numerous opportunities for alumni to reconnect, engage, contribute, discuss, raise funds, and keep in touch in order to serve as future brand ambassadors for an institution. It's also helpful if you can pinpoint their exact location, which is especially useful for local events and meetings.

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