Eight Questions for Jacob Fraire, President of ECMC Foundation

Eight Questions for Jacob Fraire, President of ECMC Foundation

In February, Jacob Fraire took the helm at this L.A.-based, national higher ed funder. We spoke with Fraire about growing up in a family of migrant farmworkers, his path to college, and the meaning of strategic philanthropy.

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Funder Spotlight: How the ECMC Foundation Helps Underserved College Students Thrive

Funder Spotlight: How the ECMC Foundation Helps Underserved College Students Thrive

In our latest Funder Spotlight, we look at the ECMC Foundation’s work to help historically underserved students succeed. It has an expansive national footprint, an open application process and plenty of money in the bank.

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With Universities Feeling Financial Pressure, an Initiative Looks to Spur Partnerships

With Universities Feeling Financial Pressure, an Initiative Looks to Spur Partnerships

The pandemic has forced many university leaders to give cost-saving partnerships a second look. We check in with the funders behind a new initiative focused on such collaborations, with an emphasis on historically underserved students.

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Many College Students Are Hungry and Even Homeless. Who's Paying Attention?

Many College Students Are Hungry and Even Homeless. Who's Paying Attention?

Food and housing insecurity are pervasive among students at public and community colleges. One funder is working to address that, recently announcing a $3 million, three-year effort to pilot, access and scale basic needs programming.

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