Nelson
Bowman III, is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of
Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View on
August 24, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. The
breakfast is the churches outreach program in its 5th year and is
free and opened to the men of the community.
Nelson is the Executive Director
for Development at Prairie View A&M University, a position he has held for
the past six years. He holds a
Bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College and a Masters degree from Prairie View
A&M University.
Bowman has varied experiences in
financial management, fund raising and leadership. He has authored and
co-authored several books and writings on Fundraising, Financial Planning,
Alumni Giving and Careers in Fundraising for College Students of Color and Fundraising
at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An All Campus Approach, a
select few. Some of his works have been
cited in such journals as The Chronicle of Higher Education, Diverse
Issues in Higher Education, International
Journal of Educational Advancement, The Huffington Post and Advancing
Philanthropy.
Bowman will share his personal
and professional experiences with the audience and provide a guide on what we
could and should do to improve the quality of life for the next generation of
men in our communities.
Bowman holds membership in
several professional , civic and social organizations including the Association
of Fundraising Professional’s and the
Prairie View A&M University National Alumni Association, to name a few.
All men interested
in attending the breakfast should confirm their attendance by calling
936-857-3272 or by email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.
