Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • GDPR
  • Create a Free Account
Return to PRWeb homepage
  • News
  • Resources
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
  • Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation

      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • U.S. State Policy
      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • View All People & Culture

  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision PRWeb provides efficient communication tools to continuously engage with target audiences across multiple online channels
  • Create a Free Account
    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Us


      11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday

  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
  • Business & Money
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR

AGB Releases New Publication Detailing Best Practices for Public Higher Education Foundation Boards
  • USA - English

Offers practical and timely insights for the leadership of public institution foundations and institutions


News provided by

Association of Governing Boards

Nov 16, 2020, 10:00 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization representing higher education governance, today announced the release of The New Realities for Public Higher Education Foundations. The volume continues AGB's long-standing leadership role in shaping the essential work of institutional related foundations (IRFs), the organizations that provide support for the nation's public colleges and universities. These foundations and their boards have long had a fundamental role in the success of public higher education, and their work is even more significant in the face of the complex challenges confronting the sector today. The publication offers practical and timely insights for the leadership of public institution foundations and institutions, and the thousands of individuals who volunteer on their foundation boards.

While taking the long view, the new book also addresses the current realities of a pandemic that is influencing public higher education's already stressed financial model, with anticipated additional cuts in public funding, and the social and racial justice initiatives that certainly will affect higher education's campuses and culture.

Richard D. Legon, the editor of New Realties and a chapter author, is the immediate past president of AGB, having served in that role for 14 years. He remains a sought-after expert on higher education foundations and university governance and continues to work closely with IRFs and institutions as an AGB consultant. His experience and insights uniquely qualify him to shape this book, with an eye toward practical insights and recommendations.

Much has changed since the release of Legon's previous book on public institutions' foundations. Margin of Excellence (2005) focused on sound and practical governance policies and board structures that enabled foundations to assist their host institutions in meeting their mission-related aspirations. However, while foundations continue to add forward-leaning value, the myriad challenges across the sector suggest that they will have a more essential and operational role. The new book's chapter authors are among the most respected and experienced foundation leaders and governance experts, and their contributions span the broad array of challenges confronting public higher education and the essential partnership between a foundation and the institution it supports.

In reflecting on this new work, Legon said, "I've worked with public foundation boards for decades, and I've witnessed first-hand how they have responded to the new needs of public higher education and the challenges facing the sector. Now, expectations have never been higher. Make no mistake, foundations and their boards must deliver if public colleges and universities are going to thrive in the coming decades. I hope this book provides clarity and insight for foundation board members and executives, as well as institution leaders as they, together, navigate through a new environment."

The book encourages boards and foundation leaders to be strategic and nimble, emphasizes a clear alignment with the mission and goals of the host institution, and provides ideas about how best to achieve that alignment in foundation board engagement and structure.

"New Realities offers foundation boards a clear understanding of the public higher education landscape, and how IRFs fit into the space," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO. "Foundations are an essential part of funding initiatives, advocacy, and the long-term health of the sector. The suite of resources that we offer to foundation members, of which this book is the latest, are more critical than ever."

New Realities' chapters and authors include:

  • "A Changed Environment for Higher Education and Foundations," by Richard D. Legon, immediate past president, AGB; senior consultant, AGB Consulting
  • "Fiduciary Responsibilities of Foundation Boards," by Thomas K. Hyatt, AGB general counsel, Dentons US LLP; specialist and senior fellow, AGB Consulting
  • "Funding the Foundation in the 21st Century," by Cherí E. O'Neill, president and CEO, Colorado State University Foundation
  • "Institution–Foundation Alignment," by Shane Jacobson, president and CEO, University of Vermont (UVM) Foundation
  • "The Innovative Foundation: New Needs, New Work, New Structures," by Gretchen Buhlig, CEO, Arizona State University Foundation
  • "Clarifying Expectations: Internal and External Relationships," by Danita D. Nias, vice president for institutional advancement, Florida Atlantic University; CEO, Florida Atlantic University Foundation; and Leonard R. Raley, president and CEO, University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
  • "Endowments in the 21st Century: Truths, Myths, and Emerging Issues," by James H. Moore Jr., president and CEO, University of Illinois Foundation
  • "Assessing Risk within the Foundation," by Jane DiFalco Parker, immediate past vice president for development, Auburn University; past president of the Auburn University Foundation

Also included are appendices laying out the hallmarks of effective 21st-century foundations and a list of principles and recommendations for effective foundation-institution partnerships. The upcoming virtual AGB Foundation Leadership Forum, Jan. 25–27, 2021, will feature a session focusing on the book's topics.

A complimentary e-book version of The New Realities for Public Higher Education Foundations is available for AGB members on the AGB website. Hard copies are also available for purchase with a membership discount.

About AGB
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the premier membership organization that strengthens higher education governing boards and the strategic roles they serve within their organizations. Through our vast library of resources, educational events, and consulting services, and with nearly 100 years of experience, we empower 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations to navigate complex issues, implement leading practices, streamline operations, and govern with confidence. AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

Media Contact

Morgan Alexander, Association of Governing Boards, +1 202-776-0853, [email protected]

SOURCE Association of Governing Boards

Related Links

http://www.agb.org/

Modal title

Contact PRWeb

  • 11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday
  • Contact Us

About PRWeb

  • About PRWeb
  • Partners
  • Partnership Programs
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Resources

Why PRWeb

  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing

Accounts

  • Create a Free Account
  • Log in
  • Contact Us

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Center
  • ProfNet
Cision Distribution Helpline
888-776-0942
  • Legal
  • Site Map
  • RSS
  • Cookie Settings
Copyright © 2025 Cision US Inc.