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Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at City University of Seattle to host first workshop

The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at City University of Seattle will be hosting its first event on Wednesday, May 31. The workshop will explore social styles and teach attendees how to be adaptive and versatile when working when donors. Registration is $15 per person and includes lunch.
City University of Seattle Launches a Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Serve Washington

Based on the vision of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at City University of Seattle joins a national network of Institutes supporting nonprofit fundraising through educational programs, created and led by the founding Institute at National University SEATTLE – May 2, 2017 – City University of Seattle is pleased to announce…
Second chances: Woman pursues dream of becoming a teacher

It’s never too late to do what you might’ve done, or to pursue a new dream. That’s what City University of Seattle alumna Pennie Crawford believes.
Motivation: what drives you to act?

By Greg Price Motivation is a complex process that fuels all individual activity. The engagement process has direct implications that can push you and others toward a positive result. The force that drives this engagement is the interdependence that exists between the individual and the context to which it belongs (Gîlmeanu Manea, 2015). Let’s take…
Gift of $28 Million by T. Denny Sanford to benefit Sanford Education Programs through National University System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Courtney Wendel-Stevenson [email protected] | 206-239-4577 As announced today, philanthropist T. Denny Sanford made a generous donation of $28 million to support expansion of the Sanford Education Programs through the National University System, of which City University of Seattle is an affiliate. Since 2015, CityU has worked to bring the Sanford…
Retired veteran focuses career on helping others through healthcare administration

After retiring from a 21-year career in the U.S. Army, City University of Seattle alumnus and current student John Neibert began looking for a way to help other veterans when an executive order signed by President Obama opened a door for him to become a peer counselor.
CityU brings national education, nonprofit programs to Washington

City University of Seattle has had the opportunity to bring the Sanford Education Programs to Washington schools and the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to local nonprofits through its affiliation with the National University System.
Student profile: Shawn Bain, educator of adults

By Dr. Pressley Rankin Shawn Bain is a student in the Master of Adult Education program here at CityU. He has overcome many challenges and showed amazing resilience throughout his educational journey. Shawn will graduate it June. Tell us about your background. In 2011, when I was about to finish my bachelor’s degree, I started…
Alumnus goes from the classroom to the principal’s office

Jason was inspired to transition from a high school English teacher to a principal by encouraging administrators, but first he had to earn his principal certification.