Trusteeship Article
Foundations of Consequence: How Foundation and University Leaders Can Work Together
After nearly two decades in the profession, I have read about or heard of numerous unproductive, adversarial, and even toxic relationships between universities and foundations and in each case there was a significant financial consequence for the institution.
What small missteps …
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Trusteeship Article
Foundations of Consequence: New Year Brings Significant Challenges for College and University Foundations
As we embark on this new year, one needn’t have 20/20 vision to see some of the challenges that lie ahead for our college and university foundations. We’ll be needed more than ever, but we’re going to face increasing pressure …
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Trusteeship Article
Stronger Together: Building Better Relationships Between Foundations and Universities
Institutionally Related Foundations and the universities they are connected to can accomplish more with a good relationship. When there is collaboration, strong ties with foundations can yield more than endowments: the local community can benefit and alumni can be more …
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Conferences
Foundation Leadership Forum 2021
January 24-26, 2021 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, Florida A not-to-be-missed event, AGB’s Foundation Leadership Forum will ensure that you return to your boardroom inspired, energized, and better equipped and connected than ever to lead with confidence in 2021 and beyond. …
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Book
Institutionally Related Foundation Boards: An Introductory Guide for Board Members
Intended both to orient and to guide, Institutionally Related Foundation Boards provides a detailed overview of the essential responsibilities of foundation boards, presents standards of conduct for board members derived from their role as fiduciaries, and identifies key characteristics of …
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Events
Institute for Foundation Board Leaders and Chief Executives
Institute for Foundation Board Leaders and Chief Executives
June 22 - 24, 2020 - Aspen, CO
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Webinar On Demand
The Essential Partnership: Foundations as Strategic Partners and Thought Leaders
November 19, 2019 -
When a foundation consistently proves to be an essential partner to the institution, something significant emerges: trust, collaboration, and most profoundly, room to lead. This “sneak peek” at one of the most …
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Blog Post
What Do We Know about the Next Generation of Donors?
Who are today’s and tomorrow’s donors and how are they different from previous generations of philanthropists? At least $41 trillion is projected to pass to the post-baby boom generations over the first half of the 21st century and this enormous …
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Events
Institute for Foundation Board Leaders and Chief Executives
Institute for Foundation Board Leaders and Chief Executives
June 22 - 24, 2020 - Aspen, CO
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The …
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Podcast
Trusteeship Podcast Episode 7: Demystifying Endowments
Trusteeship Podcast provides perspective on the issues facing the nation’s universities and colleges. Through insider insight and expert analysis, the Trusteeship Podcast helps leaders in this vital sector advance the public trust in higher education.
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