Board Chair

November 16, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to virtual processes and methods for all colleges and universities. Increasingly, colleges and universities have shifted permanently to expanded online or hybrid educational delivery models and have begun conducting …

November 12, 2020 - Finding prosperity in a sea of change requires an understanding of an institution’s current situational assessment as well as the macro trends that are shaping higher education.

Understand best practices for board chair terms. Since 1969, AGB has tracked data on the composition, policies, and practices of governing boards of public and independent institutions. This guide outlines that data and provides some benchmarks for board chair terms. …

November 10, 2020 - The largest endowments—the ones that are effectively implementing the endowment model—have had almost 3 percent greater annualized returns over the past 20 years when compared to their large and midsized counterparts.(1) As large and midsized university endowments attempt to replicate the …

The title "emeritus trustee" recognizes the exemplary service of former board members. Honorary and emeritus trustees have completed their terms on their boards but continue to serve in special capacities. This guide outlines when a board should, and should not, award this honorary …

November 06, 2020 - Some things are certain: death, taxes, and the key to wise investing—buy low and sell high. Although we all agree that buying low and selling high produces a great return on your investment, it’s important to unpack the environment that’s …

Finding prosperity in a sea of change requires an understanding of an institution’s current...

Foundation Leadership Forum in January 2021 Goes Virtual  AGB's 2021 Foundation Leadership Forum, to be held from January 25–27, 2021, will be an interactive virtual event. Dynamic sessions will address challenges foundations are facing during the COVID-19 crisis as well as …

Finding prosperity in a sea of change requires an understanding of an institution’s current...

Finding prosperity in a sea of change requires an understanding of an institution’s current...