Why is Giving to the ACE Fellows Program Important?
The ACE Fellows Program is the premier leadership development program
in higher education in the United States.
The Fellows Program provides higher education with a critical mass of
skilled and competent leaders ready to address campus challenges and
shape the future of higher education.
The Council of Fellows provides senior faculty and administrators
with professional development and networking opportunities to build
skills and experiences throughout their careers.
ACE Fellows past and present share a common experience and represent
a network of leaders skilled in change management. Fellows have the
opportunity to contribute to the development of a diverse group of
leaders for the future.
What Happened in the Fiscal Year 2008?
Fiscal Year 2008 began on October 1, 2007 and closed on September
30, 2008.
The 2008 Annual Fund raised $27,085 (118 Donors) with an average
gift of $230.
The 2008 Fund for the Future raised $25,268 (165 Donors) with an
average gift of $153.
There are 1,142 alumni of the ACE Fellows Program. 19% of
alumni gave a donation in 2008.
Why Do People Give Money?
People give money to people. The most important reasons for
charitable giving are personal interest and confidence in those who are
leading the organization. Individuals like to know that their
gifts support the pursuit of excellence.
Types of Funds
Annual Fund:
Specifically, the funds raised by the COF Annual Fund help the ACE
Fellows Program to:
Foster communication and networking among alumni/ae Fellows.
Offer exemplary professional development programs to alumni/ae
Fellows.
Provide a Director’s discretionary fund to cover travel
expenses to Council of Fellows professional development activities for
Fellows who would not otherwise be able to attend.
Promote diversity in the leadership of higher education through
enhanced recruitment efforts to community colleges and minority-serving
institutions.
Fund for the Future (Including the Marlene Ross Instituional
Grant):
The Fund for the Future provides stipends to nominating
institutions that could not otherwise afford to sponsor a Fellow.
The Fund for the Future will help ensure the long-term status of
the ACE Fellows Program as the premier leadership development program in
higher education.
Planned Giving (Fellows Legacy Circle):
Enduring support for the ACE Fellows Program can be achieved through
a planned gift such as a bequest to benefit the program.
Please direct questions about this page to: fellows@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 11/18/2008
