The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service recently conducted a webinar titled Political Influence and Donor Motivations During an Election Cycle to discuss how donors’ motivations are impacted during a national election. Led by Dr. Angela Seaworth, Director of Philanthropic Initiatives and Capacity Building, the webinar […]
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New Advisory Board Member joins the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University, is delighted to announce the appointment of its newest member of the CNP Advisory Board, Roxanne Saldaña Jones. Roxanne Saldaña Jones leads the voluntary state association of local United Ways in Texas as the President and CEO […]
The Bush School’s Nonprofit Management Masters Program Climbs to #1 in Texas
The Nonprofit Management Masters program at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University has climbed multiple spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The Nonprofit program has ascended to the 21st position nationally, solidifying its status as the top-ranked Nonprofit Management program in Texas! The Bush School’s […]
Creating Social Change Together: CNP Hosts Webinar about Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service recently conducted a webinar titled Partnership Principles for University and Nonprofit Collaboration to share how nonprofit organizations can leverage university and academic partnerships. Led by Dr. Kenneth Anderson Taylor, Director of Outreach and Professional Development at the Center for […]
Building Relationships for Positive Change: CNP shares insights on the inaugural Nonprofit BRIDGE Conference
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) recently held its inaugural Nonprofit BRIDGE Conference on February 26th and 27th. This highly anticipated event brought together over one hundred professionals representing nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local and city governments, and academic institutions. The Nonprofit BRIDGE Conference featured a robust schedule of activities designed to Build Relationships, […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy Welcomes 26 New Students For Their Bush Board Fellows Program.
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy’s Bush Board Fellows Program held its annual Pinning Ceremony to welcome an outstanding group of Bush School students. We are thrilled to announce that 26 dedicated Bush School students were matched with 18 amazing nonprofit partner organizations for the 2024 program year. Congratulations to the 2024 Bush Board Fellows […]
CNP Alumni Spotlight – Sharon K. Allen
Sharon K. Allen began her fundraising and nonprofit journey in college by serving as the Philanthropic Chair of her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Showing early signs of fundraising prowess, she used her undergraduate business marketing skills to lead efforts to raise approximately $60,000 to improve her campus community. As a first-generation college student, Sharon is […]
CNP Director Dr. Will Brown travels to Zimbabwe to complete four-month engagement with U.S. Embassy program
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) Director, Dr. William Brown, recently traveled to Zimbabwe to complete a four-month engagement with the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe’s Public Diplomacy (PD) program. Brown contributed to the Public Diplomacy program’s ongoing work with leaders of civil society organizations (CSO), non-governmental organizations (NGO), and alumni from civic engagement exchanges […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy Contributes to Nonprofit Research in Orlando, Florida
At the 52nd annual ARNOVA Conference in Orlando, Florida, the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy(CNP) team made significant contributions to nonprofit research. Conference activities included sponsoring a poster session and table, presenting new nonprofit research, and leading section meetings. Research Sessions Dr. Angela Seaworth, CNP Director of Philanthropic Initiatives and Capacity Building, and her co-researchers presented Strategic or Funded? Implications of […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy works with state partners to release data on challenges and the growth facing the Texas nonprofit sector
The 2023 “Built for Texas Report: Creating a More Connected & Resourced Future for our Nonprofit Sector” was recently released to explore the growth of the state’s nonprofit sector and highlight the importance of collaboration. In partnership with Texas Nonprofit Strong, Onestar, and the United Ways of Texas, Nicole Collier, Research Associate at the Center […]