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 and PBIs through an intentional and strategic approach that drives long-term financial sustainability.
- Aligns financial planning and strategy to 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.
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“Financial literacy is the key to preparing students to enter the real world.”
—Dr. Martha López Coleman
Director of Career Pathways Initiative, Wiley College
