CCM UNIVERSITY
A New Vision for Black Philanthropy in Higher Education Presented by CCM Philanthropy | NYC • ATL • Nationwide
CCM University is the flagship education and consulting initiative of CCM Philanthropy — a bold, Black-led fundraising institute designed to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) thrive.
Now is the Time
Our mission is to expand fundraising capacity, cultivate leadership, and build a sustainable pipeline of Black advancement professionals who can secure the future of Black higher education. From tailored consulting to cohort-based training, CCM University brings seasoned expertise and culturally grounded strategy to the unique opportunities and challenges facing HBCUs.
Whether you’re a college president preparing for a historic campaign, an advancement officer hungry for mentorship, or a young Black professional ready to shape the future of philanthropy, CCM University is your home.
Who We Serve
CCM University delivers distinct tracks for each audience within the HBCU ecosystem:
- Executive Track: Presidents, Chancellors, and VPs of Advancement
- Professional Track: Advancement staff and alumni relations teams
- Faculty Track: Professors seeking philanthropic support for research and programs
- Emerging Leaders Track: Young professionals and rising stars in Black philanthropy
Each track is thoughtfully designed to meet institutions where they are — and elevate them beyond where they’ve been.
What We Offer
Hybrid Model: Virtual. On Campus. In Community.
- Workshops + Masterclasses on fundraising fundamentals, major gifts, alumni engagement, and campaign strategy
- Executive Coaching for senior leadership navigating philanthropy at Black-led institutions
- Peer Cohorts that build professional networks and community among Black fundraisers
- On-Campus Consulting to assess and build your institution’s development infrastructure
- Faculty Development to connect academic leaders with donor-ready strategies
- Emerging Leaders Mentorship to prepare the next generation of Black advancement professionals
- Pipeline-Building and Talent Strategy to grow a representative fundraising force
- Roadmaps to Campaign Readiness rooted in the lived realities of HBCUs
Why It Matters
CCM University exists because the future of Black colleges is non-negotiable.
HBCUs are engines of Black excellence. Yet many face chronic underfunding, aging infrastructure, and underresourced development teams. CCM University exists to confront these systemic barriers with power, precision, and pride — by building internal capacity, not external dependency.
We help institutions reclaim their fundraising narrative, grow their donor communities, and build wealth that stays in and strengthens Black communities.
Long-Term Impact
- Increased annual and major gift revenue
- Stronger, more representative fundraising teams
- Deeper alumni engagement and institutional pride
- Campaign readiness grounded in cultural context
- A fortified Black philanthropic infrastructure — led by us, for us
Is CCM University Right for You?
If your HBCU is preparing for a capital campaign…
If your team needs training to raise transformational gifts…
If you’re ready to build a fundraising culture that reflects your mission and your people…
You belong here.
Ready to Grow
Bring CCM University to your campus or leadership retreat.
Partner with us to train your staff, mentor your rising stars, and plan for the next century of Black academic excellence.
Reach out today to schedule a discovery call.
Based in New York City and Atlanta — serving institutions nationwide.