Strategy Development - UNCF ICB
The strategy team
champions the mission and vision of the Institute for Capacity Building by engaging mission-aligned partners, funders, advisors, subject matter experts and thought leaders to accelerate ICB’s work and broaden its impact.
Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop an understanding and appreciation of ICB’s mission, vision and strategic priorities.
Supports the dissemination of learnings from ICB programs, partnerships and communities of practice.
Pursues strategies and innovations that hold promise for HBCUs and other mission-aligned institutions.
For more information on strategy at the Institute for Capacity Building,
contact Julian Thompson,
Julian.Thompson@uncf.org
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.
Black Educators and Leaders Gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022
UNCF convened for UNITE 2022, the organization’s summit for students, educators and professional stakeholders at HBCUs.
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…
College Enrollment Declines Again Though Online Schools, HBCUs See Increases
Online schools and historically Black colleges and universities were among the few categories of schools to enroll more students in the fall, data show.
Coming Together for HBCU Student Success Excellence
UNCF and InsideTrack partners to help students return to school in the midst of the pandemic. A new case study reveals lessons learned.
Expanding Networks for Climate Action in Front Line Communities
With support from the Waverley Street Foundation, UNCF ICB is exploring how HBCUs can support a new generation of Black leaders in the fights against climate change and environmental racism.
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…
From Dialogue to Action (Event Agenda, Speakers, and Calls to Action)
Advancing Partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Alignment with the Diaspora as Africa’s Sixth Region Recent…
Good News for HBCUs
For decades, Black colleges have been portrayed as deficient. What changed?
HBCU-LTSS Initiative Will Focus on Increasing Diversity in the LTSS Field
The HBCUs-LTSS Careers Initiative brings together leaders from UNCF, HBCUs, and LeadingAge to develop strategies for expanding the capacity of HBCUs to prepare students for jobs in the LTSS field.
HBCUs are Experiencing a Renaissance. Here’s How to Make Sure It Lasts
With all that historically Black colleges and universities do, we have yet to unlock their full potential. Not even close.
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…
“We want resources and college affordability for our students. UNCF has helped lessen that burden on students.”
—Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson
VP for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Tougaloo University
Photo credit: Tougaloo College
Resources
How HBCUs Can Accelerate Black Economic Mobility
McKinsey, July 30, 2021 The first higher-education institution for Black Americans in the United States was founded in 1837. Since then, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)…
Campus Challenges and Strategic Priorities in a Time of Change
The report examines the top challenges and strategic priorities of more than seven hundred higher education professionals following the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the country’s…
Back to Class: Will Pandemic-Disrupted Learners Return to School?
A nationally representative survey of adults ages 18 and older explores the impact of the pandemic on When the pandemic struck last year, education and…
Raising College Attainment: A National Proposal to Scale Student Success Strategies
Increasing postsecondary attainment offers tremendous promise for increasing social mobility, tackling poverty, and reducing racial and income inequality. In addition to the pride students feel…
How Predominantly Black Institutions Help Low-Income, First-Generation African American Students Succeed
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) are not well understood in the higher education lexicon, despite serving a large number of students of color: namely, a large…
Hard Truths: Why Only Race-Conscious Polices Can Fix Racism in Higher Education
Ed Trust, January 15, 2020 Despite the popular belief that affirmative action gives Black and Latino students an unfair advantage, these students are still underrepresented…
Segregation Forever? The Continued Underrepresentation of Black and Latino Undergraduates at the Nation’s 101 Most Selective Public Colleges and Universities
This report examines how access for Black and Latino students at the nation’s 101 most selective public colleges and universities has changed since 2000, and…
The Economic State of Black America: What Is and What Could Be
The intent of this report is to lay out a broad factual foundation examining how race affects economic participation in the United States.
Understanding Undergraduates’ Career Preparation Experiences
This report is a nationally representative survey of college alumni and their association of career connections with education value.
Preparing Young Leaders for the Future of Work: An Interview with Wendy Kopp
In this interview with McKinsey’s Rik Kirkland, Kopp shares how her organization has shifted its orientation so it can better prepare tomorrow’s leaders with the skills of the future.
State Funding for Private Institutions State Variation in Funding and Financial Aid for Private Institutions Student Outcomes & Success
his issue brief on state funding for private
institutions provides an overview of how these funds vary across states and how they have changed
over time.
HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight: A State-Level Analysis of Historically Black College and University Enrollment and Graduation
This report, HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight: A State-Level Analysis of Historically Black College and
University Enrollment and Graduation, shows that, in their most important function—enrolling and graduating college students—HBCUs perform far better than their small size and lack of resources would lead one to expect,
Perspectives on Exemplary Transformational Leadership Among Presidents at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (2014)
This monograph presents the findings from the Exemplary Transformational Leadership Presidential Survey conducted by the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building (UNCF-ICB) Executive Leadership and Governance Program.
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…
UNCF Report Creates Blueprint to Activate HBCU Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability
Released at the 2024 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, “The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities” explores the current activities and future aspirations…
New Research by UNCF and Healthy Minds Network Shows Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students
UNCF announced the release of groundbreaking research showing students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their…