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ALUMNI TMCF Alumni
Alumni Board of Directors
Dr. Jabari Prempeh, President Emeritus
Alumnus of Florida A&M University
Hardy Dorsey, President
Alumnus of Lincoln University, MO
Nicole Blount, Vice President, Programs
Alumna of Savannah State University
Sandra E. Brown, Vice President, Membership
Alumna of Howard University
Nelson Bowman, Vice President, Public Relations
Alumnus of Prairie View A&M University
WM. Gordner, Treasurer
Alumnus of Virginia State University
Joyce Brown, Recording Secretary
Alumna of Morgan State
Charles Gregg, Chaplain
Alumnus of University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Training
The Lilly Endowment, Inc. has made a grant offer to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and its member colleges and universities to host a 1-day alumni training workshop focused on increasing alumni participation and involving alumni representatives in the fundraising process.
In September 2000, the Lilly Endowment’s generous gift to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund launched a Capacity Building program for our 47 member schools. TMCF successfully completed the three-year training program for development staff and college presidents in April of last year, which increased the expertise of development staff as well as of presidential skills and leadership in fundraising.
Having completed the training of these personnel, TMCF sought to further enhance the development capacity of our schools by training alumni association representatives. Again, we engaged the renowned Indiana University Center on Philanthropy to conduct the training. Since alumni contributions are a vital component of development, and a relatively small percentage of college/university alumni are reportedly regular contributors, this training has a potential for high payoff.
Through an RFP (request for proposal) process, TMCF will provide 10 member schools with $5,000 to host an alumni training workshop at their school. Activities to be supported by the funds include the recruitment of TMCF member-school alumni, meal costs, and some travel expenses. TMCF will cover the cost of training materials, workbooks, and the expenses for a representative from the Fundraising School to conduct the training. For more information please contact serenrich@tmcfund.org.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund?
A: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is the national organization founded for the sole purpose of providing scholarships, capacity building and programmatic support to the nation's public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Q: What is TMCF's National Alumni Council (NAC)?
A: TMCF's NAC is a national body that advises the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's board and staff on issues, program recommendations and policies affecting public Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Q: What is the mission of TMCF's NAC?
A: To increase alumni personal giving and support of public HBCUs by providing training in funding and advocacy. To further heighten awareness of the TMCF mission and role throughout the public HBCU alumni network.
Q: What are the programs of TMCF's NAC?
A: The NAC presents annual awards to recognize alumni associations, who have demonstrated leadership in supporting their colleges and universities, alumni giving and new chapter development. The body also hosts annual training sessions for chapter presidents and national officers. Additionally, the NAC advocates for all public HBCUs, by sponsoring a HBCU Alumni Day on the Hill in Washington, DC, with legislative representatives.
Q: What is the difference between TMCF and UNCF?
A: TMCF represents 47 public HBCUs, who enroll 80% of all HBCU students; UNCF represents 39 private HBCUs, which enroll 20% of the HBCU student population. Both organizations are committed to helping students realize their full potential
Q: How can I make a contribution to TMCF?
A: Ensure that your company is supporting TMCF through corporate, foundation and matching gift programs. Give through your local United Way, workplace or direct mail campaign.
TMCF is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent of the law. The following are examples of how others have given to TMCF:
Matching gifts
Corporate, foundation and individual gifts
Stock gifts
Legacies and bequests
In-kind contributions (i.e. property, printing, postage, equipment to member universities, patents, loaned executives and professional services)
