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| Currents | 5 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
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| Administrators | 5 |
| Practitioners | 5 |
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Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1991
A panel of five leaders in college advancement discusses what advancement services are, their mission, integration of fundraising and information services, the role of the advancement services manager in senior administration, advancement services as a profession, professional information exchange, and future directions for advancement services.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Ancillary School Services, Careers
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
Hermann, Jeffrey T. – Currents, 1992
Every college should have a campuswide computer publishing policy. Policy options include (1) centralized publishing; (2) franchise, with a number of units doing their own publishing; or (3) limited, with the publications office producing the basics and assisting other units when feasible. To be successful, the policy must also be enforced. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Centralization, Desktop Publishing
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
Hardy, Roger – Currents, 1991
Advancement services, the group of functions that support fundraising and alumni relations, has evolved to include donor relations and stewardship, data processing analysis and programing, budget development and analysis, and event management. Centralizing these services under a single manager can lead to greater productivity. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Alumni, Ancillary School Services, Budgeting
