Friday, August 30, 2013

PVAMU Bowman to address Men's Prayer Breakfast



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.