How to Build Sustainable Partnerships with HBCU’s

Join us for an essential conversation on strategic collaboration with Daryl A. Graham, Senior Vice President of HBCU and Engagement at Strada Education Foundation. Creating partnerships is challenging—but cultivating sustainable partnerships, especially with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), requires intention, trust, and long-term vision. This session, “How to Build Sustainable Partnerships with HBCUs,” will explore the key elements that lead to impactful, enduring collaborations with HBCUs and their surrounding communities.

We are honored to welcome Daryl A. Graham as our featured speaker. A proud Morgan State University graduate and respected philanthropic and corporate leader, Graham brings decades of experience in community engagement, grantmaking, and strategic partnerships. Prior to his role at Strada, he spent 15 years with JPMorgan Chase & Co., serving as vice president and relationship manager, identifying sponsorship, volunteerism, and grant opportunities across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

Graham’s deep commitment to education and equity is reflected in his service on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Delaware State University Foundation, Community Health Network Foundation, and the Philanthropy Delaware Board, which he chaired. He has been recognized nationally as one of Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America and has earned several prestigious honors for his leadership and community investment.

In this session, Graham will share actionable strategies for fostering authentic engagement with HBCUs, aligning missions for mutual benefit, and navigating common challenges in building and sustaining these vital partnerships.

Whether you represent a corporation, foundation, nonprofit, or academic institution, this discussion offers critical insights into building trust, driving impact, and creating long-term value through HBCU partnerships. Don’t miss it.