Funding Allocation Matrix
Quick Takeaways
- Helps leaders make objective, student-centered investment decisions during annual and strategic budgeting.
- Links strategic priorities to financial budgets with a focus on marginalized student populations.
- Disaggregates campus data to develop evidence-based funding recommendations.
- Available in Excel and Word for seamless integration into existing budgeting workflows.
Value Proposition
Helps higher education leaders and finance teams prioritize student-centered investments during the budget process.
Links strategic priorities to financial budgets that focus on investments supporting marginalized student populations.
Disaggregates campus data and supports development of funding recommendations for data-informed financial decisions.
Implementation Options
Choose the level of adoption that fits your institution's capacity and goals. Every toolkit offers flexible implementation paths from quick wins to comprehensive integration.
Low Lift
— Quick StartIntroduce the Funding Allocation Matrix to departments. Conduct workshops to ensure understanding of its purpose and alignment with institutional goals.
Mid Lift
— Deeper IntegrationCustomize the scoring criteria to reflect institutional strategic priorities and integrate into existing budgeting workflows.
High Lift
— Full ImplementationConduct pilot tests with select departments, gather feedback, and establish mechanisms for ongoing evaluation and refinement.
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