This is a question-and-answer series related to community college fundraising. This is article three of the series. Question: Have you ever used your college president or a board member to help you set fundraising goals? Can you provide an … [Read more...]
10 Aspects That Made Our 50th Anniversary Gala Unique
Last year, the community college I am fortunate to serve celebrated its 50th anniversary. The year-long celebration was truly collaborative and included all of our stakeholders, including students, employees, alumni, board members, donors and the … [Read more...]
Effectively Using a Treasure Hunt to Achieve PR, Marketing and Enrollment Goals
This past summer, a philanthropic movement took the world by storm when anonymous donors started leaving cash for others to find. I wondered what motivated these anonymous people to change strangers’ lives with these random acts of … [Read more...]
Making History as a Vision 2020 Delegate by Enriching Education
In the year 2020, at least 12 percent of the community colleges in the United States will be led by African-African women. These women will range in age from 30 to 70. They will come from all walks of life. They will be liberals and conservatives. … [Read more...]
Enriching Education: Sisters for Community College Leadership
In spring 2011, I was honored to be asked to serve as a Virginia delegate for Vision 2020. As an advocate for women’s rights, I felt this organization and its vision were a great fit for me. The Vision 2020 Congress in Chicago in October 2011 got me … [Read more...]