Community college leadership, including governing and foundation board members, must have an ethical framework while using philanthropic fundraising to increase revenues available for community colleges to realize their heroic mission.

As community colleges seek new revenue streams, philanthropic organizations, including college foundations and private funders, have already begun to influence both revenues and college programming. This chapter discusses the current role of philanthropy, especially private foundations such as the Lumina Foundation for Education and the Bill and…

More and more accountability and successful educational outcomes are being demanded of colleges. Achieving successful outcomes requires strong and courageous leadership at all levels of the institution, but getting the faculty to improve teaching and learning outcomes very often requires a president/chief executive officer (CEO) who not only…

While community college foundations may be the new kids on the fundraising block, they are well positioned to build private-sector support. This chapter discusses ways foundations can achieve success by developing a platform for expanded philanthropic growth.

This chapter discusses how strong, engaged presidential leadership can energize the foundation and fundraising efforts.

Not so long ago, the word "fundraising" scarcely made an appearance in the community college lexicon. Now, as our society moves from the industrial age to the information age, it can be considered part of a wave of change flooding across the community college movement, with clear implications for how community colleges teach, reach, and lead. In…

Offers a historical perspective on the community college foundation, reviews 1987 research findings concerning foundation assets, lists 10 steps to establishing a foundation, and identifies key factors in organizational success. Describes the revitalization of the Citrus College Foundation. (DMM)

Highlights two models of contract education, using Triton College's (IL) programs as examples. Describes Triton's Employee Development Institute, which contracts to provide specific training to local businesses, and Triton's Continuing Education Center for Health Professionals (CECHP), which co-sponsors programs for the continuing education of…

The role of the institutional trustees in supporting foundation efforts is explored. Four priorities are described: projecting a positive image for the college, overseeing and maintaining an institutional structure that supports the foundation, sustaining an engaged administration, and encouraging innovation.

Offers guidelines for community colleges wishing to become involved in for-profit ventures as a means of revenue diversification. Explains the differences between for-profit activities related to the college's non-profit mission and those that are not; alternative organizational structures; and common operations (e.g., catering, retail sales, and…

Involved alumni are alumni who will give, and then ask how they can do more. If a college knows how to cultivate and engage its alumni, it is well on the way to financial health and growth. Community colleges are particularly and favorably positioned to obtain support from their alumni, since alumni recognize the value they received as students,…

Lists corporations that match gifts of their employees to junior/community colleges. (DMM)

A shift in the fundraising landscape has prompted community college presidents to take a more proactive approach to winning the hearts and dollars of potential donors. This chapter focuses on how college presidents and foundation CEOs can work together to gain support from funding sources.

Examines trends in financial aid funding and the impact of current funding levels. Suggests that community colleges consider local sources of financial aid funding, such as business and industry, community organizations, foundations, unions, interested citizens, and alumni. Discusses alternatives to expanded aid. (AYC)

Presents a bibliography of materials on topics such as alumni, corporate, and private giving; case studies of successful fund-raising programs; community college foundations; resource development offices; revenue enhancement; fund-raising strategies; and trustees and foundation boards. Includes a list of 190 philanthropic foundations and…