We Manage Programs Efficiently And Effectively

The Foundation has a proven track record of working creatively with donors in the development of effective programs/projects that satisfy the goals of the donor and strengthen private colleges. The Foundation is ready to handle all the mechanics of grant administration, including: development and distribution of requests for proposals or applications, organizing and convening a selection committee, working (in cooperation with the donor) to provide the greatest visibility possible for the program and donor, the assessment of the program/project, and the presentation of a final report.

We are called upon to provide these services because many corporations and foundations are aware of the needs of private colleges and universities but are daunted by the sheer numbers of them and the challenge of developing programs and selecting qualified grant recipients. One of the assets of the Foundation for Independent Higher Education is its national network of state fund partners with staffs located across the nation and in regular contact with 670 member colleges and universities. This network and the relationships it allows can greatly ease the complexity of design and decision-making.

Example...

The AT&T Foundation wanted to support the effective and innovative uses of technology in private colleges through the use of collaborative projects. FIHE prepared a proposal which has now been funded for five years, providing five $50,000 grants each year to groups of collaborating colleges across the nation. FIHE prepares the RFPs in consultation with AT&T, convenes the selection panel, manages the distribution of the awards, undertakes evaluation and files reports on the results each year.