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TRACS 2012 Annual Conference Chicago, IL Halima N. Leak Executive Director

Improving Society through Philanthropy: The Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Paul Quinn College. TRACS 2012 Annual Conference Chicago, IL Halima N. Leak Executive Director Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Paul Quinn College November 8, 2012. About Paul Quinn College.

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TRACS 2012 Annual Conference Chicago, IL Halima N. Leak Executive Director

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  1. Improving Society through Philanthropy: The Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy atPaul Quinn College TRACS 2012 Annual Conference Chicago, IL Halima N. Leak Executive Director Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Paul Quinn College November 8, 2012

  2. About Paul Quinn College • Founded in 1872 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. • 2010- Transformed football field into WE over Me Farm. (Partners were PepsiCo and Yale’s Sustainable Food Project) • “[PQC] students are role models for students everywhere.” – Huffington Post • Honors: • 2012 HBCU SGA of the Year • 2012 HBCU Male President of the Year • 2011 HBCU of the Year • 2011 5th most underrated HBCU in America

  3. About Paul Quinn College • Servant Leadership is at the core of our educational and institutional focus • The Four Ls of Quinnite Leadership: • Leave places better than you found them • Live a life that matters • Lead from wherever you are • Love something greater than yourself

  4. CFP at PQCNecessity is the mother of Innovation… • Need for skilled fundraising professionals • “Home Grown Talent” • Need for increased understanding of the field • Exposure to underexplored market and career opportunities • Innovative approach to addressing the needs of educational institutions and the greater non-profit sector

  5. CFP at PQCNecessity is the mother of Innovation… • Facilitate the exchange of ideas related to fundraising and philanthropy • Enhance the field in both theory and practice • First of its kind to be established at an HBCU • Second to offer undergraduate degree in the field

  6. CFP at PQCGoals • Training and education for fundraising scholars and professionals • Support academic growth and professional development • Support the diversification of professions related to fundraising and philanthropy

  7. CFP at PQCGoals • Advancement of scholarship and the exchange of ideas • Build a culture of collaboration and cultivate partnerships

  8. CFP at PQCProgramming • Undergraduate degree • Internships • Professional development • Organizational training • Student AFP Chapter • Changing Face of Philanthropy Conference

  9. CFP at PQCWhat’s next… • Distance learning • Expansion of special focus areas • Fundraising and philanthropy consortia • Advancement of scholarly research • Engagement in the international market

  10. Let’s stay in touch Phone: (214) 379-5473 Email: hleak@pqc.edu Visit: www.pqc.edu

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