Opportunities for Institutional Growth and Development

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have unique challenges and opportunities. At Hines Consultant, we help HBCUs capitalize on the opportunities for institutional growth and development. There is money available to support worthy institutional programs. Let us help you get the support you need for your college or university.

Strategic planning is the root of all successful developmental activity.  Colleges and universities benefit directly from a strong mission-based strategic plan. Hines Consultant will work with you and your team to develop effective strategic planning processes for your institution. With the continued focus on accountability at all levels in higher education, having a strong strategic plan is the key to long-term fiscal, academic and administrative success. Training sessions for faculty and staff, one-on-one and small group sessions with key institutional leaders and a wealth of resource materials help prepare your university for long-term success.
 
Proposal writing opportunities abound for HBCUs – federal grants and corporate/foundation fundraising efforts are critically important in today’s limited state-funding environment. To be successful, you must be prepared with knowledge of the opportunities available and how they fit into your strategic plan. Does an opportunity build on instructional strengths you already have, or would it change/expand your University? Armed with this knowledge, you must understand the funding agency or organization and make them understand your strengths. Hines Consultant can help you avoid common pratfalls that often spell failure for HBCUs. We offer you templates, checklists, timelines and budget development worksheets and more.

Grants management requires specialized knowledge and a commitment to accountability. Once you’ve been funded, your focus turns to implementation, documentation, administration and evaluation. Hines Consultant can help you make manage your grants process through the entire funding cycle and prepare you for sustained funding and continued success. We offer you the administrative manuals, calendars, mid-year and annual evaluations you need to help you keep your grant and your institution on track.

Title III: Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is often called the President’s Grant because it is so closely tied to presidential leadership. A powerful tool in meeting institutional needs, Title III is specifically designed to support developmental activities – those things beyond the scope of traditional funding sources. Hines Consultant can help you through the entire 5-year funding cycle for Title III. We’ll work with you to identify the right activities for your institution, develop your proposal, manage the rigors of the online APR and evaluation in preparation for your continuation proposal.