Business, Philanthropic Legend Dies at 83

Dr. William “Bill” Pickard, 83, a prominent businessman and supporter of higher education, died at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home on June 12. Dr. William F. PickardPickard, who purchased his first McDonald’s franchise in Detroit in 1971, is known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education advocacy. He served on governing boards for several businesses…

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Phillip Cenere, Chancellor Institute

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases.   Only three words?  What do you like most about your job? You get to be across every aspect of the business from curriculum design to policy development, to marketing and industry engagement. As CEO, you have a helicopter view of the organisation plus you get to meet so…

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How to Track Volunteer Grants: Tools, Metrics & More

Volunteer grants, also known as “dollars for doers” programs, are a form of corporate giving that rewards employees’ volunteerism by providing monetary donations to the organizations they support. These programs supply an invaluable source of funding for nonprofits and schools⁠—however, identifying, pursuing, and managing funding through the programs can be challenging without the right tools…

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Holloway to Step Down as President of Rutgers University

Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year.  “Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I welcomed the opportunity to join the Rutgers community in July…

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Track Law Firm Data with Lawmatics (2024)

Your legal practice produces abundant data from many sources. What happens when you have to search two or three places within a program or website to find what you seek? Or worse, when you must combine and massage information from various locations to see a complete picture of your business? Frankly, you’re less likely to…

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