This dissertation proposal examines entrepreneurialism and fundraising at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The study aims to determine if HBCU leaders' entrepreneurial orientations are related to their institutions' revenue generation and financial stability. It will survey HBCU presidents and development officers regarding entrepreneurial activities, fundraising best practices, and perceptions of entrepreneurial leadership roles. The results could help HBCU leaders strengthen fundraising and resource development to support their institutions.

26. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 6. Please circle the following words you feel best describe you: (RQ 1) innovative risk taker proactive creative change agent persuasive team builder competitive opportunist visionary Research Question 1 Is there a relationship between the Historically Black College and University leaders’ entrepreneurial orientation and the financial stability of their institution?

27. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 14. In the last three years, how much money has been raised from private philanthropic sources? (RQ1) 15. When was the last time your institution engaged in a capital campaign? (RQ1) Research Question 1 Is there a relationship between the Historically Black College and University leaders’ entrepreneurial orientation and the financial stability of their institution?

28. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 13. What general differences do you perceive between your role as a university leader/executive and the role of traditional business executives? (RQ2) Research Question 2 To what extent do Historically Black College and University leaders value and carry out entrepreneurial activities?

29. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 12. What strategies would you like to employ to seek resources from private philanthropists but are unable to do so because of forces outside your locus of control (i.e. financial constraints, policy restraints, etc.)? (RQ3) Research Question 3 At Historically Black Colleges and Universities, what factors are associated with best practices in fundraising?

30. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 10. How does private philanthropy impact institutional initiatives? (RQ4) 11. What strategies do you employ to seek resources from private philanthropists? (RQ4) Research Question 4 How do the institutions’ development practices influence entrepreneurial activities in both the president’s and advancement offices?

31. Statistical Analysis Corresponding Interview Question 8. What is your philosophy of fund development? (RQ 5) Research Question 5 What is the perception of the entrepreneurial orientation of the president’s role by the president and his/her chief development officer?