Most of the 50 colleges and universities cited for top foundation grant levels are on the list yearly, and are the nation's wealthiest and most prestigious institutions. Generally, they have staff to pursue funding and faculty with high-profile research projects. Some observers say foundations like to be associated with those colleges. The 1994-95…

An annual survey reveals that private giving to 992 colleges rose 10.3% in 1993-94, 7.6% when adjusted for inflation, the sharpest increase since 1986-87. The trend is attributed to improvement and increasing confidence in the economy. The greatest increase in giving was at public, master's-granting institutions. Alumni provided 28% of total…

Recognizing the various types of foundations (general purpose, special purpose, company sponsored, community, and family or independent) and their giving potential is essential for good fund raising. Giving patterns since 1955 by donor source groups and by field of activity give clues to solicitation approaches. (MSE)

A national survey found that job changes among 3,322 college advancement professionals are more frequent than in other college administrative areas, but the rate is declining. Data are reported, with analysis, on turnover by functional area (development, alumni relations, public relations, combination), institution type, size of unit, and by…

In the second annual national compensation survey of chief development officers (CDOs) in higher education institutions, 268 respondents provided career histories and compensation information for their own positions and base salary information for mid-level staff positions in the development offices they manage. Highlights of the findings include…

Current and historical information on the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) is provided in this factbook, with focus on college programs, applicants, enrollments, graduates, and other services. Part I provides a brief overview of the 83-year history of the college. Part II looks at the organization and administration of WIT, including data…

A recent study investigated turnover rate and length of service in 12 college administrative positions: chief executive officer; chief academic officer; chief financial officer; registrar; admissions director; head librarian; chief student life officer; chief development officer; personnel services director; financial aid director; alumni…

Data from an annual survey (n=1,432 institutions) on college administrator salaries show that, although salaries increased modestly, they kept up with inflation. They also indicate patterns in internal vs. external promotion and in presidents' lengths of service. Data are displayed by position and institution type (doctoral, comprehensive,…