CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award
Nomination and Selection Process
Senior leaders responsible for the day-to-day management of two-year and four-year college and university foundations (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Counsels, Heads of Foundation, etc.) are eligible to receive the award.
If you have any questions, please contact Meg Natter, Director of Community Colleges and Foundations.
Include in the nomination package:
A complete entry form by the official nominator (self-nominations will not be accepted) answering entry questions. Each question has a 4,000 character limit.
How long has the nominee worked in the college and university foundation field?
Describe the nominee's leadership and accomplishments at his/her foundation. How has he/she made a difference to his/her foundation?
What contributions has the nominee made to the entire college and university foundation field and to professional associations? (leadership roles, contributions to professional meetings, publications and research, etc.)
Please provide further information on the nominee's qualifications for this award.
The applicant also will be asked to upload the following:
A curriculum vitae that provides a concise summary of the individual's education, college and university foundation experience, relevant awards, publications and other significant contributions (information may be summarized using a biographical format but should focus on foundation experience).
Letter from nominee's host institution president/chancellor OR foundation board chair speaking to the nominee's impact on the foundation and host institution. A letter from the foundation CEO or executive director can be substituted for nominated CFOs, COOs, counsels or other senior leaders.
Nominations open: November 6, 2024
Nominations close: November 27, 2024
Winners selected: January 2025
The selection committee consists of prior award winners and members of the CASE Committee for College and University Foundations.
After the deadline, the selection committee reviews the nominations. After the initial review, judges may request supplemental materials.
Judges look for an extraordinary individual who has demonstrated initiative and innovation and who have made valuable contributions to the foundation field. Judges look for:
Exemplary programs, practices and policies that could be adapted by other college and university foundations,
Leadership roles in professional associations and contributions to professional meetings, publications and research,
Innovative approaches to management challenges faced by college and university foundations,
Advocacy regarding issues of vital importance to foundations and
Leadership in professional ethics and accountability.
