Events and Speaking Engagements

Federal Funding for Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities

Thursday, January 14, 2009
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
Free Webinar with Q&A
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With state funding flat and enrollments growing, institutions across the country are turning to Washington to help generate badly needed funding for their programs. In this 90 minute webinar workshop, our federal funding experts will provide an overview of the funding opportunities that institutions of higher learning should be aware of as the next federal funding cycle begins. The presentation will include a case study with an existing community college and will include a best practices and suggestions to get more engaged with Washington. 

Past Events

Meet Stimulus Reporting Requirements

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
Free Webinar with Q&A
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Even if you have not yet received your stimulus funding, you should be developing a tracking and reporting process and system now to meet strict reporting requirements. Hear live case studies and best practices from other local governments, plus tips and advice from experts.

Transportation Funding Webinar - UPDATE
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3:00 PM Eastern
Free Webinar with Q&A

Missed the Webinar? Listen to it Now!

Congress is in the beginning stages of drafting a multi-year, multi-hundred billion dollar transportation spending bill to fund road, bridge, and transit projects across the country. This webinar will provide you with details on how you can go about accessing funds provided by this bill for local road, bridge, bike/pedestrian, and transit projects. Keep in mind, there is a small window of opportunity to approach your Representative and Senators, so now is the time to act.

Webcast Archive:
Transition to a New President and Congress
December 2008/January 2009
Washington, DC

TFG hosted a series of webinars on federal funding topics related to the transition in washington and the opportunities for local governments. Topics included transportation, law enforcement, energy and environment, and Water.

To watch the webcasts or download the white papers, visit:
http://www.fergusongroup.us/transitionteam.htm

Staying Afloat in Challenging Times
A Fundraising Conference for Two-Year Colleges
October 5-7, 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina

The Ferguson Group is extremely proud to be a sponsor of the 2008 Fundraising Conference being hosted by Central Piedmont Community College. One of the key areas highlighted during the conference is federal support and proposal development. Higher education institutions should begin focusing on project proposals to fully prepare a federal agenda that will enhance opportunities for grants, appropriations project funding, and education policy.

Link to conference site: http://www1.cpcc.edu/foundation/2008-fundraising-conference/