Foundations in Focus: Balancing Independence and Institutional Alignment
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT
Speaker(s): James Moore, President & CEO, University of Illinois Foundation, Matt White, Vice President of Advancement, Utah State University, Cheryl Lindsay, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, James Madison University, Kent Bracken, Board Member, Utah State University Foundation
Plenary
As political forces increasingly try to gain control over higher educational institutions, it's important to understand the differences between dependent, interdependent, and independent foundations. What sets each one apart? What are the pros and cons of managing each type? Why is it important to update your foundation’s Memorandum of Understanding with your institution? Our panel will dive into these questions and more, addressing this key topic for all college and university foundations.