By rssfeeds-admin “A more highly educated rural population will lead to the innovation that creates rural jobs,” Alexander said at this week’s SPUR Conference, hosted at Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater.
His nonprofit partners with small school districts to connect public education with college and workforce opportunities, serving about 30,000 students in Texas and 8,000 more nationwide.
“Rural Texas is very important to us — providing the food, fuel, and fiber necessary to not only run Texas, but the U.S.,” Dr. Alexander added.
Alexander was among more than 100 nonprofit leaders, educators, and public officials who gathered for the inaugural Strategic Philanthropy Uniting Rural (SPUR) conference, organized by the Community Foundation of Abilene.
Over two days, attendees explored strategic planning, fundraising, and nonprofit storytelling — all aimed at strengthening rural communities.
The conference continues through tomorrow, August 8.
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