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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. million, an effort that will involve 23 multiple virtual and live events from August through February 2024. “In Maurice Jenkins The National UNCF Walk for Education Campaign is seeking to raise at least $2.5

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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

Blogs Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do The first two decades of the 21st century have already witnessed several major disruptions with significant economic impacts, from three recessions to the pandemic to today’s hiring crisis.

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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Student fundraiser project opportunities! Spring is a great time of year to fundraise because we're in the final stretch of the school year. ​And what better way to do all of that than with student-led fundraiser projects? As an experiential educator, I love to have my students host and run their own community fundraisers.

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Fundraiser Fiasco at Connecticut College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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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Education Law Center to Host Annual Lecture

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 15th Annual Education Justice Lecture is set for June 5 as part of the Education Law Center’s annual fundraiser. The event will feature remarks from former Washington Post editor Valerie Strauss and a response panel including NJ Spotlight News education writer John Mooney and Rally Principal Ashley Burns. to 5:30 p.m.

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Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss How to Strengthen America's HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event was hosted by Virginia Union University and Rice University. The pool of featured speakers for the event included prominent figures in the higher ed space, including former Tougaloo College President Dr. Beverly Hogan; former Alcorn State University President Dr. M.

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How to hit your fundraising goals during an economic downturn

University Business

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? What we’re seeing is more institutions saying we need to understand the ROI of our events, whether they’re online or in person,” said Puckett.