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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class. We were so excited! She responded, “Hmm, I am going to Boston University. My story isn’t unique.

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Why Diversifying Your P2P Strategy is Critical to your Organization’s Health

sgEngage

Nashville State Community College is using crowdfunding to support areas of student life that historically make it harder to graduate, like financial aid, child care or even transportation. It is better to have an easy plan and platform to use so you can cultivate them as you would other P2P participants.

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3 bbcon Takeaways to Power 2019 Planning for Higher Ed

Connection Cafe

Our speakers in the super session took a deep dive into trends across higher education technology landscape, strategies for using technology to effectively engage students and alumni, and the considerations institutions must make when managing and awarding scholarships. . Moving down the path of modern digital transformation .

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Power 2020 Higher Ed Planning with these bbcon Insights

Connection Cafe

Nashville, TN.? Panelists in our Higher Education Super Session shared how they prioritize technology investment, effectively manage the change that comes with tech adoption, and are leveraging digital transformation to strengthen engage ment with students and alumni. .

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Higher Ed Trends and Learnings from the Experts at bbcon 2019

Connection Cafe

Nashville, TN.? From prospective students who are searching for the right institution, to existing students working to reach their academic aspirations, to active alumni who want to support their alma mater , industry leaders agree that effectively communicating institutional value is critical.

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Need a New Year Recharge? Attend These Nonprofit Conferences in 2024

Allegiance Group

Attend If You’re: A marketing scholar, academic, or doctoral student To Register: [link] AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference Dallas, TX June 6-7, 2024 This year’s Philanthropy in Action Conference is one-and-a-half days full of learning and networking. Get there early for the free 2024 Junior Scholar Workshop, happening June 4-6.

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[VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark

Bloomerang

They moved to a transitional campus, and they began to add students and kind of expand their services to those students. One of our newest partners, Church Mission Network based in the Nashville area. And they began to grow. Here’s the process. Here’s the cost. You know, would you join us in this adventure?”