Personal Awards

Franklin Pierce University Profiles of Excellence -
October, 2013

People chosen for Profiles of Excellence are alumni, faculty, or staff who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, career achievements, or community service, or who have otherwise contributed to Franklin Pierce in a remarkable way.

Ahmad Boura G '02
This alum's easy smile and friendly, welcoming personality are his trademarks, coupled with high energy and drive. These attributes have served Ahmad Boura G '02 well in navigating from a humble upbringing in Lebanon to become the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Morningside College in Iowa, after serving in the same position at Franklin Pierce University for several years.

Ahmad earned an accounting degree from Beirut University before immigrating to the United States, where he enrolled in Franklin Pierce's M.B.A. in Leadership program.
Ahmad coached men and women's soccer and advised international students as a graduate assistant at Franklin Pierce while going through his graduate program. Soon after, Ahmad was tapped to help the Franklin Pierce develop a robust fundraising department; he began as a Major Gift Officer and then a Chief Development Officer before becoming the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Ahmad is an alumus who exemplifies what hard work and determination can accomplish!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASE Awards

CASE Circle of Excellence awards higher education institutions, independent schools and nonprofits from around the world. The CASE Circle of Excellence Awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement services, special events and outstanding communications. Experts from all disciplines around the world judge the entries.

Strategic Communications: Issues and Crisis Management: Bronze Award: California State University, Chico, Camp Fire - 2019

Photography | Series of Related Photographs: Bronze Award: California State University, Chico, "Restless Dreamers" - 2019

University Communications: Best Article of the Year: Grand Gold Award: California State University, Chico, Chico Statements article "Restless Dreamers" - 2019

Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports Award, Silver: "California State University, Chico, Annual Report and Honor Role of Giving" - 2017


Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports Award, Silver: "University Foundation Annual Report" - 2016

CASE District VII annually recognizes excellence in District VII. District VII represents professionals and institutions in the western region of the United States (Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, and Utah). CASE Institutional Awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement services, special events and outstanding communications. Experts from all disciplines throughout the nation judge the entries.


Fundraising Publications at the Year: Annual Reports & Fund Reports Gold Award: California State University, Chico:
Chico State Annual Report: A New Day - 2019


University Communications: Best Articles of the Year Gold Award: California State University, Chico, "Issues and Crisis Management Response to On-Campus Student Suicide" - 2019


University Communications: Best Articles of the Year Silver Award: California State University, Chico, "University Tackles Most Basic Needs: Housing and Hunger" - 2019


Fundraising Programs: Targeted Campaigns: Bronz Award: California State University, Chico, "Chico State Giving Day" - 2019


University Communications: Best Articles of the Year Gold Award: California State University, Chico, "In the Wake of Crisis" - 2018


Publications: Specialty Pieces: Silver Award: California State University, Chico, “The Chico Experience Week Z-Guide ” - 2018


Publications: General Institutional Relations Publications Gold Award: California State University, Chico, "Experience Excellence Brochure" - 2017


Fundraising Programs: Best Practices in Fundraising Gold Award: California State University, Chico, "Tower Society Leadership Giving Program" - 2017


Advancement Services Programs: Best Practices in Advancement Services Silver Award: California State University, Chico, “Student Philanthropy Council” - 2017


Alumni Relations Programs: Programming for Special Constituencies Award. Silver: "Wildcat Welcome 'C' Photo" - 2016


Alumni Relations Programs: Marketing & Branding Award, Bronze: "Transition to a Non-Dues Association" - 2016


Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports Award, Silver: "University Foundation Annual Report" - 2016

CASE District VI annually recognizes excellence in District VI. CASE District VI represents professionals and institutions in the Midwest region of the United States (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming). The CASE District VI Institutional Awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement services, special events and outstanding communications. Experts from all disciplines throughout the nation judge the entries.


Best Practices in Alumni Relations Award, Silver: "Office of Alumni Relations Best Practices" - 2014


Best Practices in Fundraising Award, Silver: "Annual Scholarship Fundraising Best Practices" - 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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