Outlines considerations in planning a referendum campaign stressing the importance of staff commitment, a favorable image, and visibility and credibility. Suggests ways of building community support. (MB)

Discusses two institutional approaches to securing external funding: (1) a "reactive approach," predicated upon a reaction to some external stimulus rather than institutional need, and characterized by a failure to insure program continuance; and (2) a "proactive approach," predicated upon existing needs and involving all levels of institutional…

Reports the results of a nationwide survey of public comprehensive community college fund-raising and foundation activities. Less than half of the colleges surveyed currently have established not-for-profit foundations, although 20 percent contemplate doing so. Half of the foundations reported assets under $25,000; very few have over a…

Points to the availability of federal funds to educationally related institutions and individuals. Describes programs with multiple levels of eligibility and those open only to higher-education institutions. Cites dollar amounts available for various kinds of projects and compares "The Catalog of Federal Assistance" and "The Guide to Federal…

Advocates the development of public service programs through administrative teamwork rather than through a "grantsmanship" office. Outlines the types of administrative leadership necessary for an effective resource development effort and relates them to the process followed at Lakeland College, Illinois. (AYC)

Presents the results of a 1980 study of community college foundations. Reports an increase in the number of foundations and total assets and that actual dollar support is evident. Recognizes the possibility of private funding as a stop-gap between higher education's expanding financial needs and regular funding sources. (DMM)

Suggests funding techniques community college foundations can use: jogathons, concerts, dinners, roasts, auctions, benefit preview parties, and sporting events. Identifies the benefits of capital campaigns and corporate giving. Feels foundations can provide extras for community college budgets, improve public relations, and offer cultural and…

Describes Cuyahoga Community College's (CCC's) success in convincing Northern Ohio voters to increase property taxes for the college's benefit. Highlights CCC's research-based campaign strategy, its focus on recession victims, fund-raising for the levy campaign, student success story features on television and in newspapers, door-to-door…

Describes successful and innovative fund-raising procedures used to build a permanent campus at Three Rivers Community College. Procedures included establishing a priority order, utilizing the Job Corps, involving the community, applying for Economic Development Act grants and state aid, and private sector fund-raising. (DMM)

Describes the Resource Development Office (RDO) at Snow College (UT), a small, rural institution. Covers the RDO's activities, including federal, private, state, and local funding development; staff development; and alumni affairs; the RDO's administration; use of consultants; staff training; major accomplishments; budget; and requisites for…

Focuses on the Sinclair Community College Foundation, which recently celebrated a $1,000,000 total contribution milestone. Reviews accomplishments achieved through community involvement and cooperation. Notes the foundation's contributions to a scholarship program, a high school creative writing workshop, an environmental workshop for high school…

Presents fund-raising strategies used by the Houston Community College system. Describes solutions to problems of lack of college awareness and gaining corporate support. Considers the establishment of foundations affiliated with, but not part of, the college and the use of alumni and private sector contributions and federal inner city renewal…

Lists factors contributing to the need for increased fund raising in community colleges. Discusses advantages of a foundation as a means of obtaining private funds. Delineates specifics of establishing, organizing, and implementing the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation. (DMM)

Highlights Edison Community College's Gallery of Fine Art activities. Focuses on funding secured through the Rotary Club for security, special lighting, gallery fixtures, and sound equipment. Points out results of public and community involvement to benefit students, volunteers, and the institution. Notes additional private endowments, gifts, and…