If you are responsible for developing and maintaining gift agreements for scholarships and want to assess or reassess your current contracts with the latest knowledge in how scholarships for women and students of color have been affected by the shifting legal landscape, this training is for you. Professionals in advancement services or donor relations who manage gift agreements are encouraged to attend, individually or as a team.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern

Our expert instructor will cover the following to best ensure that your scholarships for women and students of color are structured in accordance with current federal guidelines:

How the Shifting Legal Landscape is Affecting Scholarships

Scholarships for women and students of color have recently been targeted for being potentially violative of Title IX. The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights in the previous administration was receptive to these complaints and opened investigations into institutions creating scholarships for women and students of color. Learn the federal guidelines affecting these scholarships and how the current Office for Civil Rights may approach these complaints.

How to Approach a Thorough Review of Your Current Scholarships

Developing an accurate and efficient process to review your current gift agreements to help you know when it’s necessary to rewrite existing scholarships for women and students of color can be a cumbersome process. Learn how you can approach a gift agreement review process that provides you with the results you want.

How to Effectively Write a New Scholarship

It is prudent for institutions to use careful and creative language while drafting gift agreements for scholarships for women and students of color while flux remains in the interpretation of the law. Learn the type of criteria to include and exclude in your scholarships to protect your institution from potential legal liability.