Why It Matters by John A White’s Post

Shown below is the link to the final blog in a 5-part series on challenges trustees of higher education organizations face. Next week begins a 5-part series on challenges faced by governing board members of nonprofit organizations. https://lnkd.in/gCFVr5Z8

More reporting on the potential clash btw anti-DEI activism and donor choice (and, at the root of it, charitable pluralism). https://lnkd.in/e3rq8KyQ

"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

📜✨ 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

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“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

Donna Custard, the president of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation and, as such, the head of JAG — or Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) New Jersey — fully admits that the nonprofit is not well-known. “We’re not a household name, but we should be,” she said. That’s important, now more than ever before, for two big reasons: - The program has helped more than 4,000 at-risk high school seniors from at-risk communities graduate and move into postsecondary education and career training that changes the course of their life and their extended family; - The program is in line to get a massive funding cut in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 state budget. JAG New Jersey, which is present in 18 high schools this year — and has plans to be in 21 next year — had its allocation cut a whopping 86%, from $350,000 to $50,000. Custard is beside herself. “The whole purpose of the program is to go into underrepresented communities, find the students that have the most obstacles and challenges that could prevent them from graduating from high school, and get them to the finish line,” she said. “Why would we want to cut that?” The JAG New Jersey program costs approximately $3.3 million to run, with the foundation responsible for raising $1.1 million — 75% of which comes from major foundations and companies, including AT&T, Deloitte, Withum, Public Service Electric & Gas, Walmart and others. Follow the link below to continue reading:

“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

ACCT Leadership Congress Day 2: Day 2: NSF Leader Stresses Community College Role in STEM Workforce by Mark Toner A senior National Science Foundation (NSF) leader told ACCT Leadership Congress attendees Tuesday that community colleges are a key partner in helping reach the “missing millions” in #STEM education and careers. “We have all the right stakeholders in the room to create a disruptive transformation across America,” said keynote speaker Dr. James L. Moore III, assistant director for the NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education. Likening the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to the “Sputnik moment” that followed the creation of the NSF seven decades earlier, Moore stressed the importance of expanding access to STEM in rural and economically underserved regions through new kinds of partnerships. “We recognize that because community colleges play this critical role that we have to reimagine how we think about funding and our mechanisms to be able to ensure that community colleges can be successful,” Moore said, noting the importance of advanced manufacturing and other areas in which community colleges play key roles. “We have to make investments in communities that we haven’t always made investments if we want to maintain our global edge as a leader in STEM and creativity.” The CHIPS Act was also one focus of a Tuesday briefing on federal and legislative community college priorities. While community colleges are not directly eligible for CHIPS Act funding, they can—and should—be involved in the workforce development funding included in the law, said Carrie Warick-Smith, ACCT Vice President of Public Policy. “We want to make sure [manufacturers] are looking at community colleges to be partners,” she said, urging colleges to “be proactive with your partners and business communities.” Keep reading at: https://lnkd.in/guBNCUFC #ACCT2023 #communitycollege #leadership #highered