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By Chameleonic Means; "Trust Based" Philanthropic Relationships, "The Business Of Yes," As Experienced By Black Fundraisers, Novien Yarber

Dissertations

In the wake of society’s reinvigorated consciousness around structural and systemic racism, conversations centering justice, equity, inclusion, access, and cultural diversification are going far beyond political discourse. Contemporary fundraising practices are also challenging antiquated hegemonic ways of philanthropy and are critically examining the practice from within. Among many things, this entails diversifying the historically White-female dominated fundraising workforce. In this, fundraising literature has paid minimal attention to intercultural/cross-racial dynamics as implications of diversification of the fundraiser workforce. Although some research may center fundraisers themselves (relative to their ethical and/or professional standards), this dissertation expands this field of study by offering …

The Influence Of Authentic Leadership On Venture Philanthropy In Christian, K-12 Schools, Renee G. Cervantes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This multiple case study explored the influence that authentic leadership has on venture philanthropy in five, Christian, K-12, non-profit schools in the United States. The research was conducted using a multiple case study method through qualitative interviews with the venture philanthropists of each Christian school. In this study, venture philanthropy at a Christian school was defined as the provision of a collective gift total of $1 million or more in cash assets, the provision of strategic assistance through a close funder-fundee relationship, serving on the school’s board of trustees or in an advisory role, and the implementation of social and …

Advancing Higher Education: Strategic Leadership For Chief Advancement Officers, Matthew Ohs

Leadership Education Capstones

This research study focuses on the role of strategic leadership within effective advancement organizations. Given the fundraising responsibility of university advancement leaders, there is a need to research the leadership strategies which lead to successful fundraising. The purpose of this study is to determine effective leadership strategies for Chief Advancement Officers (CAOs) at four-year, public universities. Strategic Leadership Theory suggests connections between the university’s executive leadership and institutional success (Boal & Hooijberg, 2001; Finkelstein & Hambrick, 1996). The research study design is qualitative to explore the experiences of individuals regarding the connections between leadership strategies and fundraising performance in university …

Ua3/9/3 President's Office-Ransdell Reading File, Wku Archives, Virginia Brothers, Aaron Shuford

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Reading file of outgoing correspondence regarding the administration of WKU, fund raising, thank yous and letters of condolence.

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights, Vol. 10, No. 2, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Teachers College Heights monthly magazine promoting WKU and documenting campus events and courses offered. Articles:

• Rural School Supervision
• Manual Arts
• Rural School Attendance
• Trained Teachers in Rural School
• Fine Fall Attendance for Western
• A Four-Year College Course Leading to the B.S. Degree
• Cherry, Henry. Western Welcomes the Born Teacher as Well as Those Who Wish to be Made
• Read This Before Deciding
• Teachers College & Our Rural People
• Where Shall I Go to School?
• Dr. A.L. Crabb
• Former Students & Other Friends
• Lyceum Course Including All-Star Concert Series
• Notes
• Library – Old & New
• Museum
• Athletics
• Expenses
• Board
• Graduates from …

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights, Vol. 10, No. 1, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Teachers College Heights monthly magazine promoting WKU and documenting campus events and courses offered. Articles:

• Program – First Semester 1927-1928
• Freshman Coach – Carl Anderson
• Markmanship
• The Processional was a Striking & Interesting Feature of the Commencement Program
• Board & Room
• Personnel Department
• Dr. Edward Griggs