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Understanding University Endowment Models and Their Benefits for Donors University endowments are crucial for financial stability and growth, supporting scholarships, research, and more. Donors can make a lasting impact by contributing funds to support education and innovation. Here’s a quick overview of how endowments work and why they’re beneficial for donors. How Endowments Work: - Donation: Donors contribute funds. - Investment: Funds are invested in diversified assets. - Returns: Investments generate income. - Utilization: A portion of the returns fund university needs; the rest is reinvested. Types of Endowments: - Restricted: Funds designated for specific purposes. - Unrestricted: Funds used at the university’s discretion. - Term: Funds used for a specific period. - Quasi-Endowments: Flexible funds designated by the university. Benefits for Donors: - Lasting Impact: Continuous support for education and research. - Tax Advantages: Potential tax deductions and favorable treatment of appreciated assets. - Recognition: Naming rights for buildings, scholarships, etc. - Personal Fulfillment: Contributing to the advancement of education and future opportunities. University endowments provide stability and growth, attracting top talent, supporting innovation, and enhancing the student experience. Donors make a lasting difference, fostering education and innovation. Join us in supporting education and advancing opportunities for future generations. #Education #Philanthropy #UniversityEndowment #HigherEd #Scholarships

"The endowment inequities are particularly vast when looking at the endowments of the nineteen Black land grant universities. Collectively, the nineteen non-HBCU land grant universities (known as 1862 institutions) in southern states hold more than $45 billion in endowment assets, while the nineteen land grant institutions that are HBCUs (known as 1890 institutions) in those same states hold just $1 billion in endowment assets—an astounding 45-to-1 difference." #hbcu #financialequity #endowment #itsnecessary #opportunitygap #closethegap #preserveblackhistory #ifwedontwhowill

New NACC Member Research by Elise Kieffer, PhD from Murray State University 🖊️ This article provides background information on the establishment of an #endowment that serves specifically to provide experiential #learning opportunities for students in and around the university. This case study may serve as a guide for higher education programs in the #nonprofit discipline to promote both active #philanthropy and learning for students. This article provides an examination of student reflections following their participation in an endowment funded experiential learning opportunity with a hope of promoting this teaching method in other nonprofit and #philanthropic educational programs. The results of this analysis assist in the development of greater understanding into how the experiential learning component affected student reflections from their time in NLS 305. Additionally, analysis reveals how students understood and interpreted the real-world impact of their #grantmaking experience, in comparison to traditional classroom practice exercises. This work was originally published by the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation: Vol. 4: Issue 1, Article 4 (2024) and can be accessed below. https://lnkd.in/gKa96__Y

While my professional journey in marketing and with Anthologic often takes center stage here, today I'm sharing a different passion - one that is equally close to my heart. As President of the Dallas Center Grimes Education Foundation (DCGEF), I'm excited to share a cause that is transforming lives in our community and beyond. 🎓 The Power of Education - More Than Just Numbers 🎓 Since 2016, DCGEF has distributed over $1.11 million to 952 scholarship recipients. But these aren't just statistics - they represent dreams realized, potential unlocked, and futures brightened. Each scholarship is a story of hope, hard work and community support. It's about the student who can now afford college, the family breathing a sigh of relief, and the ripple effect these opportunities create in our community. 🌟 You're Invited: RED Dinner & Auction 🌟 On November 2, 2024, we're hosting our annual RED Dinner & Auction. It's more than a fundraiser – it is a celebration of what we've achieved together and the promise of what's to come. Join us for an evening of great food, exciting auctions, and the chance to directly impact student's futures. Every ticket, every bid, every dollar goes towards opening doors for our graduating seniors. 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gwrgEDbn Whether you can attend, spread the word, or simply cheer us on, your support matters. Together, we're not just funding scholarships – we're investing in the future of our community and beyond. Together, we can open doors of opportunity for the next generation. #DCGEF #EducationMatters #CommunitySupport #Scholarships #InvestInTheFuture

🧑🎓 What do you think this quote means? In short, Steven Pinker is describing the goal of higher education institutions: to critique and improve knowledge, not to achieve one particular belief system. 📖 In this description, it's clear that students should be the protagonists, not the university. But for students to be their own protagonists and develop their own life story, they need the academic freedom to test and forge an individual belief system. If universities take positions on a wide range of issues and push a particular belief system, it robs the students of their right to do this for themselves. 🎯 This is why we call for institutional neutrality—so students can be their own protagonists and universities can remain forums. Help us keep academic freedom alive by: • joining HxA (https://ow.ly/Y4tU50Tlp5R) • donating to HxA • sharing this post #educationquotes #philosophyquotes #censorship #academics #heterodox #freetheinquiry #FScottFitzgerald #AcademicFreedom #InstitutionalNeutrality #EducationReform

Answer the call! Support the Division of Academic Enhancement at the University of Georgia! For 24 hours, Bulldogs around the world are celebrating everything that makes it great to be a Georgia Bulldog—and building the future of UGA while we’re at it. We’re challenging you to answer the call and show the world that nobody supports their school like the Bulldogs.  You can support student success by donating to one of our funds listed below. Division of Academic Enhancement General Support: This fund supports the general work of the Division of Academic Enhancement including our peer education program, UNIV courses, faculty/staff professional development as well as other program support. https://lnkd.in/eRnjzcfd   Bulldog Basics: This fund supports the administration of the Bulldog Basics including the purchase of personal care supplies for UGA students.  https://lnkd.in/etMKgwuz   First-Generation Student Support: This fund supports programming and personal development for first-generation students at the University of Georgia. https://lnkd.in/ePTSv9YZ   Rural Student Support: This fund supports programming and personal development for rural students at the University of Georgia. https://lnkd.in/eym6i93m

Under #IITKonverge: #Donor - #Beneficiary #engagement #program, YUVA Unstoppable, had the #opportunity to meet the recipients of Yuva Scholarship supported by it. The #meeting offered donors a firsthand look at the program's #transformative impact on students' lives. Forty students participated, underscoring YUVA Unstoppable's dedication to supporting #recipients through #graduation and beyond. Last year, this #initiative #empowered 74 #students. The Yuva Scholarship is a comprehensive program designed to empower academically gifted students from disadvantaged #backgrounds to complete their higher secondary #education. Through a rigorous selection process, the program identifies deserving students and provides financial support covering #tuition, fees, #books, #stationery, and other #educational #costs. Beyond financial #aid, Yuva also offers #mentorship, ##monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives to help #students reach their full potential. IITK thanks Yuva Unstoppable for instituting scholarships that provide a strong academic foundation.

The Department of Political Science depends on the support of alumni/ae to maintain and expand its programs for undergraduates; to provide first-rate training for graduate students; and to recruit and retain an excellent faculty. A $5 million gift to Arts from G. Garvin Brown IV, BA ’91, and his wife Steffanie Diamond Brown has established the Diamond-Brown Chair in Democratic Studies. Other recent major gifts include $50,000 from Eren Eren, BA '09, to recruit and support MA students in North American politics and in political theory; and $250,000 from the Lemieux Family Foundation for dissertation completion fellowships for Ph.D. students. More than 20% of our graduate student funding comes from philanthropic gifts from alumni/ae and other friends. Most donors give in the $250-$2500 range, and such gifts are crucial to allow a rapidly growing department to handle many needs at all levels, from unexpected opportunities and needs for student activities, to matching funds that allow our researchers to apply for major external grants. Those gifts provided much-needed flexibility to take advantage of strategic opportunities as they come up, a flexibility that is otherwise hard to come by under the budgeting rules that govern public universities in Québec. We are very grateful for gifts of all sizes that allow us to continue to provide a world-class educational and research environment! https://lnkd.in/e5XTRCnH

Ari's Dream Scholarship Program Dear Prospective Donor, Imagine a bright, deserving student named Ari. Accepted into the prestigious Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ari dreams of an education that goes beyond textbooks. Baylor fosters not just academic excellence, but also leadership, faith, honor, and inclusivity. It's a place where students become confident, leaders and engaged individuals with strong character. The challenge? Ari's grandparents, who raised her, can't afford the tuition alone. Existing scholarships often overlook bright students entering middle school. This is where you come in. Ari's Dream Scholarship Program seeks your support to break down financial barriers and unlock Ari's full potential. Your contribution allows Ari to thrive in Baylor's nurturing environment, preparing her to become a leader who makes a positive difference. But Ari's dream is bigger. We envision helping more students like her. By donating, you invest not just in Ari, but in the values of education, inclusivity, and integrity that Baylor School champions. You become a partner in shaping future leaders and innovators. Here's how your donation makes a difference: Empowers Ari to access a transformative education at Baylor School. Strengthens the values that define Baylor's exceptional learning environment. Inspires future generations by investing in tomorrow's leaders. Ready to make a lasting impact? Contact us at arisdream@duck.com to learn more about: Donation options: we accept checks, credit cards, online transfers, Cash App. Fund management and allocation: Your contribution directly supports students. Scholarship impact updates: Stay informed on Ari's progress and future beneficiaries. All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for considering Ari's Dream. Together, we can make her dream a reality. Warm regards, The Ari's Dream Scholarship Program Team