The Foundation is off to a strong start in 2023 and I want to share a look behind the scenes at what’s in store from the Foundation this year. The Board of Trustees met in Washington, DC in December 2022 to establish initiatives for the year ahead as well as engage in strategic planning for the future.
Following the Board meeting, the Foundation’s Research Committee met to brainstorm ideas and identify topics for 2023 studies, including new vertical market outlook reports on franchise and restaurant equipment and a study exploring supply chain impacts from Zeihan on Geopolitics and Rinaldi Advisory Services. The Economic Outlook series will continue, and this year includes a recession monitor tool, a new donors-only benefit. And the Foundation podcast will feature episodes exploring critical industry topics and new short-form vertical-centric episodes.
• 2023 Economic Outlook
• Monthly Foundation-Keybridge Equipment & Software Momentum Monitor
• Monthly Confidence Index
• Industry Horizon Report (Market Sizing Study)
• The Foundation’s 2023-2024 Academic Scholarship opened for applications on Feb. 1. The Foundation is committed to students interested in equipment leasing and finance careers, offering up to five $5,000 scholarships. Share the application with interested students you know, interns at your company and your own alumni groups to increase awareness of this opportunity. The application deadline is May 19, 2023. If you or your company are interested in supporting the scholarship program, contact Kelli Nienaber.
• Connect with your alma mater or local university to schedule your guest lecture for the spring semester! The Foundation’s website has all the resources you need, including a new “How to Get Started” FAQ page. Need inspiration from other volunteers? Listen to the Foundation’s podcast episode with a roundtable discussion featuring several volunteers who have given delivered many of their own across the country.
• The Foundation’s Internship Resources page is also a great way to recruit the interns your company needs for the spring or summer. Contact us to post your company’s internship opportunities.
• How do we power all these programs? 100% of our budget comes from the generous charitable donations made by individuals and corporations. Keep the Foundation in your 2023 giving plans and check out our 2023 donor benefits.
• Introduced last year, the Foundation now offers an estate giving program, The 1989 Society. Visit The 1989 Society webpage for more information.
• And whether you’ve been giving for 20 years or are making your first contribution, save the date for the Foundation’s annual Day of Giving and make a gift of any amount: Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Following the Board meeting, the Foundation’s Research Committee met to brainstorm ideas and identify topics for 2023 studies, including new vertical market outlook reports on franchise and restaurant equipment and a study exploring supply chain impacts from Zeihan on Geopolitics and Rinaldi Advisory Services. The Economic Outlook series will continue, and this year includes a recession monitor tool, a new donors-only benefit. And the Foundation podcast will feature episodes exploring critical industry topics and new short-form vertical-centric episodes.
The Foundation’s academic outreach efforts continue to grow, incuding our guest lecture program and recently opened 2023-2024 academic scholarship program, inspiring a new cohort of diverse students to join your companies and align with your DEI initiatives.
Finally, we’ve set even higher sustainability goals for 2023, including attracting new donors and the continued growth of our legacy giving initiative, The 1989 Society. With financial support from our individual and corporate donors, the Foundation will continue to grow and provide vision and programs for the future of the industry. Read below for a brief roundup of our critical areas: Research, Academic Outreach and Sustainability.
Research
Two new free studies are now available for download:
• “Captive Finance: Embracing Change and Driving Innovation in a Disruptive Market”
• “Specialized Apps, Software, and Information Services for the Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry”
• 2023 Economic Outlook
• Monthly Foundation-Keybridge Equipment & Software Momentum Monitor
• Monthly Confidence Index
• Industry Horizon Report (Market Sizing Study)
Academic Outreach
• The Foundation’s 2023-2024 Academic Scholarship opened for applications on Feb. 1. The Foundation is committed to students interested in equipment leasing and finance careers, offering up to five $5,000 scholarships. Share the application with interested students you know, interns at your company and your own alumni groups to increase awareness of this opportunity. The application deadline is May 19, 2023. If you or your company are interested in supporting the scholarship program, contact Kelli Nienaber.
• Connect with your alma mater or local university to schedule your guest lecture for the spring semester! The Foundation’s website has all the resources you need, including a new “How to Get Started” FAQ page. Need inspiration from other volunteers? Listen to the Foundation’s podcast episode with a roundtable discussion featuring several volunteers who have given delivered many of their own across the country.
• The Foundation’s Internship Resources page is also a great way to recruit the interns your company needs for the spring or summer. Contact us to post your company’s internship opportunities.
Sustainability
• How do we power all these programs? 100% of our budget comes from the generous charitable donations made by individuals and corporations. Keep the Foundation in your 2023 giving plans and check out our 2023 donor benefits.
• Introduced last year, the Foundation now offers an estate giving program, The 1989 Society. Visit The 1989 Society webpage for more information.
• And whether you’ve been giving for 20 years or are making your first contribution, save the date for the Foundation’s annual Day of Giving and make a gift of any amount: Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
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