In General, Newsletter on 10/15/2024 - 3:23 PM
To all of you who support the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF)—whether as a donor, educator, volunteer or ambassador, we extend our heartfelt thanks! Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of so many students, helping them soar to new heights. As the calendar year ends, it is important to note that nonprofits typically […]
In Newsletter on 10/15/2024 - 11:25 AM
The CSF Associate Leadership Council is a group of dedicated young professionals committed to advancing the Carson Scholars Fund’s mission. They engage alumni through newsletters, networking events and fundraising, while leveraging their connections to attract new supporters. This summer, the ALC welcomed three new members: Luke Anderson is currently studying biology and economics at Georgetown […]
In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 3:15 PM
The Annual Pittsburgh Golf Tournament was held on September 29th at the prestigious Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Chapter President Fran Donahue and Chapter members raised over $60,000 for Pittsburgh scholars. Prior to the shotgun start, Pittsburgh Chapter Member Jim Beck and Candy Carson spoke to the golfers and lunch guests about […]
In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 1:24 PM
The 3rd Annual Maryland Charity Golf Tournament took place on September 16th at the picturesque Cattail Creek Country Club in the heart of Glenwood, Maryland. The tournament was spearheaded by CSF board members Ryan Miller and Gregg Cooper and raised over $75,000! It was a beautiful day for golf, and for supporting the CSF’s educational […]
In Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 1:11 PM
At the Carson Scholars Fund, we believe in lifting up tomorrow’s leaders, and our volunteers are the wind beneath their wings. As we embark on another season of celebrating academic excellence, we invite you to join us in soaring to new heights—both for our scholars and yourself—by volunteering during our scholarship and awards banquet seasons. […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 10/11/2024 - 1:47 AM
. . . John Vingsen Senior Vice President / COO MidPoint Technology Group Can you share a bit about your professional background and your current role? Shortly after college I started working with AT&T in enterprise networking sales. After several years in that role, I migrated to the operational side and helped […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 09/05/2024 - 10:36 AM
. . . Gregg Cooper Managing Director STIFEL, Institutional Equity Sales What is your background? What is your current occupation? I spent most of my early and high school years in Ft.Wayne, Indiana. I attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad, where I studied Accounting and started my career in the […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 08/12/2024 - 9:31 AM
. . . Cordell Carter II Founding Executive Director The Aspen Institute What is your background? What is your current occupation? My background is a mix of tech, philanthropy and policy. I am transitioning out of a 7 year run as Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program and will be […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholarships on 07/26/2024 - 11:08 AM
Scholarship Program Coordinator Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. Full-time Position Non-Exempt Job Description The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by retired world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, to elevate academic achievement and create positive literacy cultures in schools. The Carson Scholars Fund supports two main […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 07/22/2024 - 10:57 AM
This summer the CSF welcomed new member Sarah Malko to the Associate Leadership Council. Sarah is a two-time Carson Scholar alumna with an impressive resume and a desire to give back and help others. She is passionate about medicine and is the team leader for the Brain Executive Initiation at her university, a role which […]
In Uncategorized on 07/01/2024 - 1:57 PM
As you enter you see skywriting: “Think Big” on the far wall! And looking to the left, you can almost hear the soothing, whooshing sounds of the waves rolling towards you to welcome you in! The lifelike murals draw you into another world…as palm trees with gently arching fronds in a bright blue sky, dotted […]
In Uncategorized on 07/01/2024 - 1:53 PM
At Pleasant City Elementary in West Palm Beach, Florida, the school literacy team came up with the idea of having the students decide on the theme of the new reading room. And as a result of the vote, the majority chose “Treasure Island”! To begin with, just the name sounds adventurous! The classic story written […]