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The Denver Foundation Announces the First African American Mens Giving Circle in the Nations West

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Some are mature and established; others are still in college. They are educators, businessmen, and blue collar workers; they are elected officials, musicians, and social service providers. A few are single; many are family men. While the forces of nature might have never brought together this eclectic group under any other circumstances, a love of community and a strong desire to give back to their own community has drawn over a dozen Denver-based African American men to form a giving circle, the first of its kind in this part of the country.

Calling themselves the Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP), the men will formalize their commitment publicly on May 15 at The Denver Foundations Annual Celebration. The group has worked with the Foundation over the past several months to develop the fund, which will be housed at the Foundation, where their contributions will be pooled. They have also consulted with LaDawn Sullivan, Associate Program Officer for the Foundations Strengthening Neighborhoods Program, among other staff, to develop a good working structure and to begin determining their long-term goals.

The Foundation administers well over 900 donor funds, but none are quite like this.

We are heartened that these men have forged a bond in the interest of the community, said David Miller, President and CEO of The Denver Foundation. We believe that philanthropy is not about wealth, its about giving, and we hope that more people will come to realize that each of us is capable of playing a role in shaping the community in a very significant way, and that The Denver Foundation is here to support each persons philanthropic goals.

Giving Circles are a burgeoning phenomenon, primarily on the East Coast and mostly comprised of female members at this time, but, they are built on traditions dating back hundreds of years to mutual aid societies and other forms of community giving. Another example of an African American male giving circle is A Legacy of Tradition (ALOT). Established in 2006 and based in the Triangle area of North Carolina, its members are collectively engaged and focused on impacting and bridging the societal gaps faced by African-American males in the areas of education, collective giving, and community responsibility.

The spark for the Denver group began when Stephan Gater and Herman White, co-chairs of the giving circle, were connected to the Community Investment Network (CIN), a national network of giving circles and everyday philanthropists led by Executive Director Chad Jones. The two participated in CINs Leadership Summit, at which giving circles from around the country gathered to share best practices and strategies.

All have agreed that economic status should not be a barrier to involvement with the circlethere are no limits to the amount members can contribute to the pool, but the minimum expected is $ 365 a year.

The greatest impact is achieved by selflessness, says Herman White. We are all driven by knowing that none of us achieve extraordinary feats alone. None of us is as strong as ALL of us.

The group will leverage their philanthropic efforts through an investment of time, talent, and treasure, offering not only financial contributions, but their vast array of professional and technical expertise as well as their voice and their presence to impact and inspire others to address issues that affect the community. To solidify their bonds with each other and to strengthen bonds collectively within the community, the members have already invested volunteer time in the Black Education Summit, presented by Brother Jeff Fard in March of this year, and the Black Male Initiative Summit, held at University of Denver in April.

The Denver Foundation has worked for years within diverse communities to enhance leadership, inclusiveness, and overall quality of life, said LaDawn Sullivan. So often people of color are viewed only as beneficiaries of philanthropy, but the Foundation recognizes the rich history and desire of individuals to also give back in a variety of ways. That is why we are working to engage with communities of color in the supply side of philanthropy.

About The Denver Foundation:

The Denver Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving life in Metro Denver through philanthropy, leadership, and strengthening the community. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $ 47 million in grants. The Denver Foundation has three primary roles: stewarding an endowment to invest in meeting current and future needs for the Metro Denver community; managing over 900 charitable funds on behalf of individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and business; and working with community and philanthropic leaders to address core challenges that face Metro Denver. For more information, visit http://www.denverfoundation.org.

About Community Investment Network (CIN):

The Community Investment Network is a national network of giving circles and everyday philanthropists, founded in North Carolina and rooted in the Southeast. CIN inspires, connects, and strengthens African American communities of color to leverage their collective resources and create the change THEY wish to see. For more information, visit http://www.thecommunityinvestment.org.

Student Help: How to Check Your Financial Aid Status

This video will show you how to login to Pathway, and check the status of your financial aid, submitted documents, and award amount.
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Regent Provides Online Early Needs Analysis and Digitized Student Aid Application

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Frederick, MD (Vocus) November 8, 2007

Today, Regent, the leading provider of financial aid management software solutions for the education industry, announced the first-ever early needs analysis program and digital Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a fully integrated part of the Regent Student Self Service Portal. These enhancements will be offered at no additional charge and as part of the Regent Enterprise solution. This new functionality will allow prospective and current students to receive an early estimate of financial aid eligibility without a fee or third party service provider.

Previously, students had to either complete an application from a third party provider or wait until January 1 to complete the FAFSA electronically through the Federal Department of Education. Regent’s new early needs analysis feature allows prospective students and their families to fill out the FASFA form to obtain an early estimate of their financial aid award directly from the institution, without paying a fee or submitting an application through a third party agency. The results go directly into the Regent Financial Aid Management (FAM) Solution, giving the school the ability to immediately package an early award offer for the student based on the preliminary needs analysis information. In January, the institution can confirm the information is correct, obtain the appropriate family signatures and submit the application directly to the Department of Education for formal processing.

“The updates we have made to our Student Self-Service Portal will allow financial aid administrators to respond faster to students’ needs and dramatically reduce the stress for the student associated with applying for aid,” said Leonard Gude, Regent’s Vice President of Financial Aid Solutions. “The institution can now increase effectiveness of lead conversion and optimize enrollments around early admissions instead of waiting until February. They can also begin offering award letters earlier, making them more competitive and extremely responsive to students’ needs”

Regent’s newly enhanced Student Self Service Portal also provides E-forms and E-signatures, which reduce the need for institutions to mail forms to students, or for students to have to go to financial aid offices to pick up or turn in completed forms.

The complete, real-time, online process includes benefits such as:

    Faster completion and submission of forms by students
    Reduced printing and mailing costs for students and the institution
    Significantly reduced scanning and data entry
    Elimination of lost and/or misplaced documents

With multiple forms to fill out, review, and sign, financial aid can be one of the most difficult processes for students and their families to understand. To ease stress and allow students to communicate directly with the financial aid office, Regent has incorporated advanced instant messaging feature via Live Chat, into the Student Self Service Portal.

Live Chat benefits include:

    Instant, real-time communication between students and financial aid staff
    Preferred communication for today’s tech savvy students
    Improved efficiency of financial aid resources
    Improved relationships between students, families and the financial aid office

Regent FAM Student Self-Service Portal lets students manage their financial aid and communicate with the financial aid office while on the go, 24/7, from their laptop, PDA or cell phone. The real-time information is automatically updated in an institution’s financial aid files along with change tracking capabilities. To brand the award offer letter for the institution, Regent’s comprehensive system generates personalized award status letters for students that are imprinted with the school’s logo and colors. Additionally, Regent’s multilingual design supports the needs of an increasingly international population, enabling students to work in their language of choice.

The Regent Enterprise Student Self Service Portal key benefits include:

    Early needs assessment and aid offer
    Student entered information is populated in real-time
    Viewing, accepting/rejecting awards in real-time
    Viewing of application status and academic progress status
    Viewing of messages to student

About Regent

With more than 30 years of industry experience, Regent has become a leading provider of financial aid management software solutions. The web-based, easy-to-use solutions interoperate with any established student information system. Regent provides institutions with improved efficiencies, fewer errors and enhanced services for students—equating to a positive return on investment within the first year.

Regent automates and streamlines critical financial aid processes, such as packaging, awarding, tracking, reporting and disbursements. Designed and built by and for members of the financial aid and enrollment management community, Regent enables institutions to better craft and execute their financial aid strategy — and offers student access to information anytime, anywhere, from any device, in any language. For more information, visit: http://www.regenteducation.com.

Contact:

Maggie Laabs

Marketing Manager

240-215-6176

maggie.laabs @ regenteducation.com

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Financial Aid : How to Find Out the Status of a Student Loan

After completing the FAFSA, check the status of the application by logging in to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Discover how to start the process of certifying a student loan with help from a financial aid officer in this free video on student loans and financial aid. Expert: Brooke Kramer Contact: www.argosy.edu Bio: Brooke Kramer is the financial aid officer at Argosy University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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SAC students – to check financial aid status in ACES, see instructions at http://bit.ly/9G7PRP

SAC students – to check financial aid status in ACES, see instructions at http://bit.ly/9G7PRP – by SAC_PR (San Antonio College )

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