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Increasing High Quality Education Degrees - Lumina Conference

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Concluding today, speakers have included David Leonhardt, Washington Bureau Chief & Pulitzer Prize winner of the New York Times, Andy Goodman of The Goodman Center, Will Friedman, President of Public Agenda, and Bill Powers, President of the University of Texas at Austin. Excellent work all!

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

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ABFE president and CEO Susan Taylor Batten gave this greeting to those of us who were able to experience the 2023 Harambee conference last month. Harambee,” which is Swahili for “Let’s all pull together,” was interwoven throughout the conference. Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference.

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Recapping the 1st Annual Higher Education Dreamin’

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On January 27, the Salesforce.org Higher Education Advisory Council put on the first-ever Higher Education Dreamin’ virtual conference. We were also thrilled to see two of our clients, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Vermont , host impactful sessions at the event. 5-in-5 Sponsor Feature.

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An Insider’s Guide to bbcon 2023 in Denver

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Be sure to add the featured speakers coming to the bbcon mainstage including: Actress, director, and activist America Ferrera. TIP: As we get closer to the conference dates, you will be able to get to know who else is attending by checking out the 1:1 networking feature in the bbcon mobile app! Packing Your Bags?

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Why K–12 Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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This year, we are co-locating Blackbaud’s K–12 User Conference so education professionals can learn from thousands of other change-makers at the premier technology conference focused on social impact. bbcon is back in-person October 22–24 in Denver, Colorado! Our thought leaders are: Susan Baldridge, Ph.D.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

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With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena, he has worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Family Life, Darkness to Light, University of Richmond, Big Brother Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, and more. Follow Frank on Twitter.

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Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director

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One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director. One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). The executive director has a unique role in your agency.