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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

MARCH 4, 2024

But efforts such as refinancing debt, navigating a down market, fundraising, pursuing mergers or acquisitions, and strategically using federal and state COVID-19 relief funds were not enough to close the financial gap in time to satisfy NDC’s debt obligations.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Her extensive experience as a scholar and administrator, commitment to supporting students, and fundraising success make her an excellent choice for Mitchell Hamline.” “Camille emerged early as a clear standout in an extremely qualified field,” said Jacobson.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Clark’s lifelong dedication to improving the lives of young people, along with her unique combination of fundraising and brand-building skills, are exactly what Fisk needs today,” said Juliette Pryor, chair of the Fisk Board of Trustees.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2023

During her tenure, Cassidy eliminated loans as part of the financial aid package for students with family incomes below $60,000; reduced loans for others; and led a $301 million fundraising campaign.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2023

John is a superb fundraiser who has raised the profile of both Schools that he has led at Penn. “He is an acclaimed scholar who has had extraordinary success in recruiting outstanding faculty, in leading innovations in teaching and learning, and in building an exceptional educational experience for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

He expanded faculty diversity, established new programs and invested in student experience, public interest, bar passage, diversity, community engagement, budget management, and enhanced alumni engagement and fundraising performance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

The program launched with funds from the Wade’s World Foundation and continues with monies from fundraising. The Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program, named after Wade’s sister, has extensively reduced the “summer slide” in reading achievement among Milwaukee school children since 2015.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In February, the university launched the Falcon Pride Initiative Fundraising Campaign, aimed at rallying support — upward of $5 million — from internal stakeholders, alumni, friends, neighbors, and the HBCU community to demonstrate financial solvency for preserving its accreditation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Under Decatur’s leadership, Kenyon will conclude its most successful fundraising campaign, growing its endowment to over $520 million. “It has been a tremendous honor for me to lead this remarkable community over the past 9.5 6 message to the Kenyon community. And Decatur will be available through March 2023 to support the transition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The grant will support phase one fundraising for the school. Philander Smith College has received $2 million from the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church for its Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, where the Elders School is housed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

The first plan of action is to get someone in place that has deep roots and grassroots from a recruiting perspective and also someone that can fundraise and can connect,” Allen said. “A TSU will be hiring a director of club hockey. A connector.

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Ray Schroeder

MARCH 31, 2024

Hampshire launched a $60 million fundraising drive, revamped its curriculum and went all-in on what President Edward Wingenbach described as one of the “most distinctive and interesting missions” in higher education: It is an experimenting college that aims to transform higher education, he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Ultimately, I plan to return to the Yale faculty, work on some long-delayed writing and research projects, and renew my love of teaching and working with students while continuing to help with fundraising,” he wrote.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 26, 2024

Brown University will adopt a need-blind admissions policy for undergraduate international students, the university announced Thursday afternoon, after meeting a $120 million fundraising goal centered on beefing up institutional financial aid for international students. The policy will begin next cycle with applicants to the Class of 2029.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2023

As an academic administrator, she has a proven track record with leading a diverse faculty, financial management, pedagogical innovation, fundraising, and alumni development. “Professor Bond brings an intellectual trajectory that complements the scholarly focus of law faculty in Camden.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

Helping Hands has been responsible for a back-to-school drive and fundraising efforts that supported two local families during the holiday season. Among his community projects has been regular involvement with schools in Columbia, Missouri. The Columbia branch of the NAACP recognized him with the appreciation award for community service.

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College Forward

MARCH 16, 2024

Like other organizations at that time, we worked on turning past events, like a fundraising trivia night, into a virtual event of the same type. Throughout my time, I have been able to participate in several fundraisers and awareness-building events at local businesses.

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