Several themes have been on the minds of AGB’s Council of Foundation Leaders this summer and fall during the CFL meetings.
The Council of Finance Committee Chairs, building on its inaugural July 2021 discussion of institutional finance issues boards must consider as part of their fiduciary duties, in October 2021 examined the problem of how to quantify and capture unrecorded liabilities (e.g., deferred maintenance) that institutions incur over time.

Three years after the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees was streamlined from 27 to 12 members through a controversial bill, the new board is being recognized for its accomplishments for the higher education system.
AGB’s Council Presidents met on September 14 to discuss presidential roles and responsibilities for board effectiveness.
Hiring managers expecting competitive applicant pools are finding fewer candidates with relevant experience. Learn what advancement leaders should do to appropriately grow their teams.

