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Shown below is the link to the 4th blog in the 5-part series on challenges faced by higher education governing boards. Next week is the final blog in this series. In two weeks, I will post the link for the first in a series of blogs on challenges faced by governing boards for nonprofit organizations. https://lnkd.in/g9MWTMEE

📜✨ The evolution of grant programs has shaped the way funding is accessed by businesses and nonprofits today. In "History of Grants: Part 2," we delve into the key developments that have influenced the modern grant landscape. Understanding this history can give you a strategic edge in securing funding and navigating the complexities of grant programs. Explore the blog and equip yourself with valuable knowledge: https://bit.ly/4csRwK7

"Workers with college degrees tend to earn $1 million or more than non-college-educated workers over the course of their lifetime. And while significant, that is only one benefit and fails to reflect the manifold other valuable contributions to society including research, educational leadership, personal and employment-related spending, innovation, charitable support and public service." SHU President, Dr. John Petillo, reflects on the value of a college education in this insightful article. #HigherEducation #InvestInYourFuture #sacredheartuniversity https://lnkd.in/eE2hUvtk

"Education is critical to any person's success in life. If we don't try to improve the quality of public education, it will affect the outcome of the whole nation."  Read more about Ray Potts’ life, legacy and steadfast commitment to public education in Oklahoma. 

As Trustee of the financial education charity @Young Enterprise, it is heartening to see many of our recommendations featured in a report by the UK's Education Select Committee out today on Delivering Effective Financial Education. Some of these include: ✅ Advocating for a sustainable, teacher-led approach to financial education. ✅ Financial education to be made a compulsory part of PSHE in primary and secondary. ✅ High-quality financial education teaching materials are made readily available. �� Read more about how Young Enterprise champions young people to develop responsible money habits and be inspired by their futures - https://lnkd.in/e_SPundR #appliedlearning

“The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that students who have completed some college, but did not earn a degree make about $935 a week on average. Meanwhile, an associate degree increases weekly pay by about $70 more a week.” We love to see inclusive initiatives supporting students in all phases of their postsecondary education journey! Learn more about Colorado’s CORE program and how it strengthens the workforce in the state: https://buff.ly/4bjdv6F #denvernonprofit #coloradononprofit #nonprofitresources #philanthropy #denvernonprofit #scholarships #scholarshipfund #highereducation #highereducationleadership #ProsperityInEducation #EducationMatters #AffordableEducationDenver #ScholarshipsForSuccessDenver

I cannot say enough good things about the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, the The University of Texas at Austin CONNECT program and staff (Alyssa Studer)! I've had the honor of working with the uber-talented Rania Sohail in developing an exciting project for Social Venture Partners Austin. We've just kicked off the second phase and I can't wait to share more! If your organization has a research, data or program evaluation challenge, check out the info session listed below to see how the CONNECT program might help.

Click the link below to see the great video about our students and faculty below. If you are a Tommie, find your favorite part of the College and make your impact on Tommie Give Day!

“Less than a third [of Colorado residents] actually complete any type of post-secondary credential in Colorado six years after graduating; others get better scholarship offers out of state.” We must invest in our home-grown talent. When postsecondary education is inclusive and affordable for all students, it can improve our workforce and strengthen our local economy. Learn how Colorado is looking to incentivize more students to pursue postsecondary education in-state: https://buff.ly/3VGJgBn #denvernonprofit #coloradononprofit #nonprofitresources #philanthropy #denvernonprofit #scholarships #scholarshipfund #highereducation #highereducationleadership #ProsperityInEducation #EducationMatters #AffordableEducationDenver #ScholarshipsForSuccessDenver

Check out this webinar next week to learn Blackbaud's Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. Takeaways will include benchmarks for key alumni giving metrics and insights into the direct marketing channels alumni donors respond to.