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Fundraising Advice for College and University Presidents: An Insider's Guide
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Bornstein, Rita – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 2011
In these financially challenging times, chief executive officers of today's colleges and universities are expected to serve as their institutions' lead fundraisers. Still, many presidents remain uncomfortable in this essential role. With wisdom and insight, Rita Bornstein offers advice on how to identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit gifts…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Presidents, Leadership Responsibility, Fund Raising
Presidents and the Big Picture
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Bornstein, Rita – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2008
Today, many colleges and universities, both public and private, are in serious financial straits. What kind of leaders then are needed in this challenging higher-education environment? The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued a report a couple years ago that introduced the concept of "Integral Leadership." The report…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Governing Boards, Leadership, College Presidents
A President's Guide to Fund-Raising Success: Relationships Are Key.
Bornstein, Rita – Presidency, 2000
Stresses the importance of the relationship between the institution's president and its advancement vice president for successful college fund raising. Suggests that a successful external relations program requires expertise, loyalty, and reciprocity in this working relationship. (DB)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Presidents, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Adding It Up.
Bornstein, Rita – Currents, 1989
A survey of institutions conducting or having completed fund-raising campaigns with goals over $1 million confirmed that campaigns have different purposes and structures, and do not all include the same sources and purposes of support in their reports. Fund-raising professionals should consider the issue of consistency in campaign accounting. (MSE)
Descriptors: Disclosure, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness
The President's Role in Board Development. Board Basics
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Bornstein, Rita – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 2006
Strong relationships between presidents and boards are built on communication, education, transparency, and accountability. Boards that are well educated and informed, involved in establishing policy and strategy, and fully aware of new initiatives will support a president through difficult times. This paper offers a comprehensive, knowledgeable…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Presidents, Board Administrator Relationship, Interpersonal Communication
Venture Philanthropy: A Boon to Academe?
Bornstein, Rita – Trusteeship, 2001
Explores whether venture philanthropy (grant making based on principles used by venture capitalists for investing in new businesses) is good for higher education and--good or bad--how higher education should respond to alumni, business leaders, and foundation representatives who wish to focus their support this way. (EV)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fund Raising
On the Transformation of an Administrative Occupation: Professionalization Processes and University Fund Raising. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper.
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Bloland, Harland G.; Bornstein, Rita – 1990
A study evaluated the potential of professionalization strategies for enhancing the occupation of development officers, particularly in higher education. Based on the strength (high or low of the individual's commitment to two variables, namely, the occupation (cosmopolitanism) and the institution (localism), four recognizable development types…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Certification