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Freddolino, Donna – Currents, 1993
Technology can assist in recordkeeping that enhances college alumni fund raising. Colleges can contract with commercial vendors who use databases to update address and telephone number records. Keeping track of even small donors can be an effective fund-raising strategy. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, Computer Oriented Programs, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Taylor, John – Currents, 1991
College advancement services can take the burden of many financial and analytical functions off the shoulders of development officers. Centralizing development-related financial functions can streamline clerical tasks and improve efficiency, consistency, continuity, accessibility of expertise, and capacity. Proficiency in a wide range of financial…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Centralization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Freddolino, Donna – Currents, 1991
A centralized records database for advancement services saves time, money, and confusion. The centralized advancement services model works best when fundraisers and technical supporters work together in planning and setting strategy as well as on specific requests, concentrating on the same priorities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Centralization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Pallone, Robert L. – Currents, 1993
Colleges and universities can use electronic services such as bulletin boards and electronic mail to both reach out to and keep in touch with alumni. Such services are already being used with some success. Many institutions will find that the technology is already in place on campus. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
Harris, April – Currents, 1995
College alumni associations can use new events management software for effective, innovative event planning. Possible applications are illustrated in the cases of three universities. Information is provided on planning time, budget, hardware and software used, software uses, evidence of event success, and lessons learned. Planning considerations…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Planning
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1994
The importance of communication between college advancement professionals and fund raisers is emphasized, and some techniques are offered for resolving specific communication issues, including time constraints during travel, timely filing of reports, resistance to computers, completeness of information recorded, resistance to information sharing,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Disclosure, Donors, Fund Raising
Johanson, W. F. Walker – Currents, 1993
Electronic versions of college catalogs, viewbooks, and applications are used successfully as tools for college student recruitment. High school guidance counselors and community college advisors can be given access to special information services, students can both obtain and provide information on diskette, and the approach is cost effective for…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Administration, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs