The Class Gift – Access to Higher Education for High School Grads in NH
The Gift to the Class of 2021 initiative was designed to encourage high school graduates to continue their education during a time where indecision became a key factor due to the pandemic. Developed by the Foundation for NH Community Colleges and the NH Charitable Foundation, the effort was highly successful and widened the thinking about the critical importance of philanthropy in supporting students who face a myriad of challenges to complete post-secondary education. The CASE presentation will focus on how engaging faculty, staff and donors can result in measurable impact that continues today. Participants will learn of the journey and the intersection of advancement and enrollment in a time that required new, innovative thinking to provide New Hampshire residents with affordable and accessible education.