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Support the Cowen Institute's Mission
At the Cowen Institute, we equip leaders and practitioners with the skills and resources to increase educational and postsecondary success among New Orleans students. We envision a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Your gift to the Cowen Institute’s annual fund sustains our operations, initiatives, research, and programs, including:
o Professional development for high school counselors and youth-serving nonprofits.
o Fostering collaboration to increase college persistence and success.
o Publications that guide education leaders, parents, and students.
o Advocacy and engagement to shape the future of public education.
Become a Cowen Sustainer
Join our most engaged supporters by giving $2,500 or more annually. Cowen Sustainers are instrumental in driving transformative change in education and community empowerment. Your support helps create lasting impact for students and the New Orleans community.
Thank you for helping us play a system-level leadership role in advancing education in New Orleans.
With Gratitude
Our work is made possible with the generous support of our individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
Cowen Sustainers
David and Stephanie Barksdale
Elaine Cunningham Baylor
Lisa Cristal and Bruce Cybul
Scott and Leslie Cowen
Francis Fraenkel and Frances Sweeney
JP and Erin Hymel
James and Sally Lapeyre
Andrew and Ruth Suzman
Roderick and Madeline West
Foundations & Corporations
Entergy
Booth-Bricker
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Kresge Foundation
Pro Bono Publico