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Category: Fundraising | Grants
Hope Forward: Enabling Free Tuition for College:
with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Matt Scogin | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 092
Hope College, a Christian college located in Holland, Michigan, is establishing the innovative Hope Forward program, enabling free tuition for college, which will allow students to graduate debt-free. The first pilot cohort of students is enrolling in the school in Fall 2021. The institution is trying to create this model to free itself from being tied to tuition, build a true learning community, and inculcate the values of giving and generosity in students.
What Grantmakers Want From Higher Ed:
with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Ken Knueven | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 079
Higher education grantmakers are rewarding transformational higher education institutions with grants, and technology innovation, a disruptive force for traditional industries, is now playing a key part of the ongoing and rapid transformation.
Changes to University Scholarship Processes Due to the Pandemic:
with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Keith Brown and Alania Cater | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 060
This podcast focuses on the changes to university scholarship processes due to the pandemic, and features Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Keith Brown and Alania Cater | Changing Higher Ed 060. The coronavirus pandemic’s tumultuous reach continues to upend higher education. This podcast looks at the disruption that has happened in the areas of scholarship, financial aid, and fundraising.
Raising Money for Universities during COVID:
with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Scott Roberts and Tim Hill | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 043
In this podcast, Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts, Tim Hill, and Dr. Drumm McNaughton you’ll hear why higher education fundraising is even more critical as colleges and universities navigate the unexpected and unpredictable financial situation caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. During a time marked by physical separation, institutions and their development offices need to find creative ways to stay in touch with donors and potential donors while also having compassion and empathy for what these individuals are facing during the pandemic.
University Fundraising During Crisis Situations:
with Martin Leifeld | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 042
This podcast explores university fundraising during crisis situations. At the time of this podcast, COVID-19 was the major crisis for higher ed finances. Contrary to what many would think, the current situation could be an important time to visit with donors.
During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin Leifeld and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars. He served as vice-chancellor of advancement for the University of Missouri-St. Louis for a decade.
A Primer for Transforming Higher Ed in Turbulent Times
Transforming Higher Ed in turbulent times may seem impossible, in “normal” times is difficult enough. Preparing for what comes next and strategically managing the transformation will make or break your institution.
Financial Growth Strategies For Higher Ed:
with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Rob Hartman | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 005
Financial Growth Strategies For Higher Ed podcast with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Rob Hartman.
Higher Ed Fundraising is an Art Form:
with Martin Leifeld | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 002
Higher Ed fundraising is an art form, and Martin Leifeld has become a master artist. Not only has he perfected the art form, he has raised it to new levels through old-school methods that include building relationships, understanding the donors’ priorities, and mastering the ask.
The Future of Public Funding in Higher Education:
The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 6
The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 6: The Future of Public Funding of Higher Ed. Higher education leaders must develop a new model for funding. This blog, the 6th in a series, will discuss where we’ve been and where we’re going in terms of public funding of higher education.
Higher Education Grant Writing 101:
Higher Education Grant Writing Challenges
Higher Education grant writing plays a key role in the fundraising plans of higher education institutions. Unfortunately, there’s no magic recipe for guaranteed success in grant writing.