CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award 20th Anniversary

April 22, 2021 |
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For the past 20 years, the CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award has recognized individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the college and university foundation field.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of this award, CASE and Commonfund hosted a preconference session to present the award to this year’s recipient, Dr. Vita Pickrum, president of the Delaware State University (DSU) Foundation and vice president for institutional advancement at DSU.  Following the presentation of the award, George Suttles, Executive Director, Commonfund Institute, moderated a leadership panel to further recognize Dr. Pickrum, who was joined by Delaware State University President, Dr. Tony Allen and Delaware State University Board Chair, Dr. Devona Williams. During this discussion, the leadership at DSU highlighted their COVID-19 response, receiving a $20 million dollar donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and the importance of philanthropy to support HBCUs, and other strategic partnerships that make DSU one of the premiere universities in the country.

Click here to access the award presentation and DSU leadership session.

 

During the CASE Annual Conference for College and University Foundations, George Suttles, Executive Director, Commonfund Institute, engaged three past award recipients: Lynette L. Marshall, President and CEO, The University of Iowa Center for Advancement, (2017 award winner), Rickey N. McCurry, J.D., Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, President of UNLV Foundation (2009 award winner), and Kimberly A. Russell, Ed.D. Vice President for University Advancement, Office of University Advancement, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), (2016 award winner) in a panel discussion about several relevant leadership topics including: bringing students back on campus safely during COVID-19, the future of advancement and alumni engagement post-COVID, and the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to their institutions.

Click here to access the CASE Commonfund general session with these three past award winners.

 
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Certain information contained herein has been obtained from or is based on third-party sources and, although believed to be reliable, has not been independently verified. Such information is as of the date indicated, if indicated, may not be complete, is subject to change and has not necessarily been updated. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by The Common Fund for Nonprofit Organizations, any of its affiliates or any of its or their affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees or advisers (collectively referred to herein as “Commonfund”) or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in any third-party materials. Accordingly, Commonfund shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on any statement in, or omission from, such third-party materials, and any such liability is expressly disclaimed.

All rights to the trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property listed herein belong to their respective owners and the use of such logos hereof does not imply an affiliation with, or endorsement by, the owners of such trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property.

To the extent views presented forecast market activity, they may be based on many factors in addition to those explicitly stated herein. Forecasts of experts inevitably differ. Views attributed to third-parties are presented to demonstrate the existence of points of view, not as a basis for recommendations or as investment advice. Market and investment views of third-parties presented herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Commonfund, any manager retained by Commonfund to manage any investments for Commonfund (each, a “Manager”) or any fund managed by any Commonfund entity (each, a “Fund”). Accordingly, the views presented herein may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of Commonfund, any Manager or any Fund.

Statements concerning Commonfund’s views of possible future outcomes in any investment asset class or market, or of possible future economic developments, are not intended, and should not be construed, as forecasts or predictions of the future investment performance of any Fund. Such statements are also not intended as recommendations by any Commonfund entity or any Commonfund employee to the recipient of the presentation. It is Commonfund’s policy that investment recommendations to its clients must be based on the investment objectives and risk tolerances of each individual client. All market outlook and similar statements are based upon information reasonably available as of the date of this presentation (unless an earlier date is stated with regard to particular information), and reasonably believed to be accurate by Commonfund. Commonfund disclaims any responsibility to provide the recipient of this presentation with updated or corrected information or statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For more information please refer to Important Disclosures.