2021 NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments
NACUBO, September 27, 2021 The preeminent analysis of the financial, investment, and governance policies and practices of the nation’s higher education endowments and affiliated foundations.…
Strategies Financial Sustainability
The financial sustainability team provides comprehensive strategic finance support to develop the financial capabilities of HBCUs through an intentional and strategic approach that drives long-term financial sustainability.
- Aligns financial planning and strategy with institutional and student success priorities.
- Identifies and develops KPIs to evaluate the institution’s financial health and support accreditation.
- Promotes thought leadership, professional development and sharing through a community of practice for CFOs and other fiscal officers.
For more information on Financial Sustainability at the Institute for Capacity Building, contact Ed Smith-Lewis, Edward.Smith-Lewis@uncf.org.
Adage Capital’s $10 Million Gift Launches UNCF’s Project ACCLAIM to Accelerate HBCU Student Pathways into Financial Services
Students will receive experience and will be empowered with substantial influence over decisions to help sustain the future of their institutions EDGARTOWN, MA (Aug. 15,…
All HBCUs and PBIs Invited to Participate in Unprecedented Summit on Future of Black Education
For the first time in the event’s history, the UNITE team has extended five complimentary invitations to every historically Black college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in the nation.
Assessing the Financial Risk and Health of UNCF Institutions
The UNCF Financial Benchmarking Report offers an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape of UNCF Member Institutions, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges…
CNN Philanthropic group gifts United Negro College Fund $100 million grant to help boost HBCU endowments
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received a landmark $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of a capital campaign aimed at…
FORBES Turning 80, United Negro College Fund Stages A Revival
The Forbes article highlights the resurgence of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) under the leadership of CEO Michael L. Lomax, detailing its return to…
In Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Top Government, Industry and Philanthropic Leaders Convene to Discuss Future of HBCUs
Speeches on Black education to be delivered by US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S.Regan, Pulitzer Prize Winner Nikole Hannah Jones, Xerox CEO Steven Bandrowczak…
Innovative Partnerships with Community Development Financial Institutions
CDFIs like Reinvestment Fund are positioned to connect the dots between community partners, financial institutions and policymakers to help drive healthy and equitable communities.
It’s time to uplift Black cities by investing in HBCUs
If HBCUs are to realize their full potential as a driver of economic and community development, their value and impact must be recognized by the capital markets.
PGIM, UNCF Study Finds Private HBCU Endowments Need Investment Support
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a critical learning path for Black students seeking quality higher education in the United States. Yet, these institutions…
RECAP REPORT: UNITE 2023
UNITE is a transformative annual gathering hosted by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that serves as a rallying point for champions of Black higher…
The Financial Struggles Facing HBCUs and Students
There is one group of students that is, proportionally, accruing more student debt than others—African American students—and to a greater degree—African American students at HBCUs.
UNCF and Founding HBCUs Sign Historic Agreement to Launch HBCUv, a Digital Learning and Community Engagement Platform “By HBCUs, for HBCUs”
A transformative moment for champions of Black higher education. ATLANTA, GA (Aug. 8, 2024)—In a landmark event that promises to redefine the future of higher…
“Financial literacy is the key to preparing students to enter the real world.”
—Dr. Martha López Coleman
Director of Career Pathways Initiative, Wiley College
