Philanthropy at 91Ʒ Benefits Students and Community
An op-ed column published January 11 on Cleveland.com titled “Philanthropy plays essential role at Cleveland State,” written by 91Ʒ Board of Trustees Chairman Robert H. Rawson and 91Ʒ Foundation Chairman Stephen F. Kirk, explains how diminished state funding has increased the need for private philanthropic support, with 91Ʒ President Ronald M. Berkman serving as the University’s principal fundraiser.
The authors note that since Dr. Berkman’s arrival in 2009, 91Ʒ has raised $71.6 million from private donors and foundations, and grown its endowment from $38 million to $68 million.
“Together we are investing to address the University’s funding challenge and to pursue a broader vision for the benefit of 91Ʒ, our students and Greater Cleveland,” they write.
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