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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

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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. But there are also significant risks to halting solicitations altogether.

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Iowa Wesleyan University Will Close - Josh Moody,, Inside Higher Ed

Ray Schroeder

Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds.

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‘We are heartbroken’: Financial woes force Iowa Wesleyan to close its doors

University Business

The school faced a potential closure in 2018, but it was saved by fundraising and a $26.1 The school has produced notable alumnae, dating back to suffragist Arabella Mansfield, the country’s first female lawyer. A more recent alumna is Peggy Whitson, the first female commander of the International Space Station.

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President moves: New hires abound, 1 retires following a 20-year stint

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University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen (Source: University of New Haven) The University of New Haven has bestowed some lofty expectations on its incoming president, Jens Frederiksen, after his recent success at Fisk University in Tennessee.

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Iowa Wesleyan University announces closure

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds.

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Lesley Faculty Vote No Confidence in President—Again

Confessions of a Community College Dean

private university’s 167 faculty members with full-time or prorated faculty contracts. “We had to get us operating within our means,” Ferris said. “So that very much felt like code for pending layoffs.” ” Ferris said the assembly includes the Cambridge, Mass., Lesley doesn’t offer tenure.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

University Business

Previous to that she served as the associate dean for The Honors College at Arizona State University. Additionally, the private university is depending on her to build sustainable financial models and a steady stream of enrollment. Michael Avaltroni – Fairleigh Dickinson University (N.J.)