One of the challenges we face in the world of community college fundraising is developing philanthropic relationships with our students and sustaining those relationships as students transition to alumni. Although the most … [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...]
Community College Fundraising: The Good, Bad and Ugly
I had the pleasure of working with community colleges for more than eight years, during which I led public relations, marketing and fundraising efforts and reported to community college presidents. Was the work rewarding? Absolutely! Was it … [Read more...]