The Bush Foundation Program at the University of South Dakota supports faculty development activities which have as their goal the improvement of undergraduate learning. The program is designed to address the university's special concerns with respect to faculty development including the diversity of its mission, its small size, and the remote…

Those responsible for preparing proposals need to adopt principles of successful cultivation before beginning to write. Prewriting research and cultivation, source collectors and selectors, getting the foundation to invite an application, internal cultivation (knowledge of institution's goals, information sources, on-campus networks) and personal…

This article describes how the Kansas City (Missouri) Learning Exchange initiates and maintains successful partnerships with the private sector. To help fund quality staff development, the Exchange raises almost a quarter of a million dollars annually from businesses, trusts, and foundations. (DF)

Recently, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) revised its standards for annual gifts and campaigns. The purpose was to erase ambiguities, establish tighter definitions for certain types of gifts, and ensure greater clarity about best management practices. In addition, the effort created a reliable database of campaign…

The case statement ranks as the most important piece of literature in a fund-raising campaign. It describes the purpose, program, and financial needs of the institution. Ways to approach writing case statements are provided. (MLW)

This paper is the first of two that present strategies for writing successful higher education grant proposals. The strategies include making a convincing commitment, adding a unique angle, being flexible, using every available opportunity to gather information about available funds, and making the proposal economically reasonable. (SM)

The basics of effective proposal writing, from content to structure to length, are presented in three articles: "Knowledge Is Power" (Andrew Grant, Emily S. Berkowitz), "Write on the Money" (Lucy Knight); and "The Problem Proposal." (MLW)

Presents six articles addressing various methods and concerns for raising funds for public, academic, and school libraries, including raising money from corporations, foundations, and individuals; the process of writing grant proposals; local business/school partnerships; rental programs for bestsellers; bookstores/giftshops; and friends of the…

After a district has determined it's using its resources for professional development efficiently, it may look for outside funding. Before asking for support from external funders, potential grant writers should examine their own level of commitment and then follow some simple procedures to maximize the possibility for success.

The similarities and differences in methodology for seeking grants from both corporations and foundations are discussed. Knowing institutional needs, research, approaching prospects, proposals, corporate and foundation annual giving, kinds of gifts, local business support, and the follow-up are described. (Author/MLW)

Outlines the steps a motivated educator can pursue to obtain a grant. Covers forming a preliminary plan of attack, researching funding sources and qualifications, identifying major sources of grant money, determining the project, forming a nonprofit corporation, publicity, and writing the proposal. (CM)

Camp Minnow Lake (California) for at-risk families was developed with foundation and corporate funders and volunteer staff. Obtaining such funding requires developing a mission statement, identifying funders, making contact, and identifying ways to advance funders' goals. Describes elements of successful proposals and how to attract, work with,…

This paper describes the development campaign of the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, which has focused on funding proposals related to the older worker. The underlying approach of a development campaign, steps in researching the private sector, and basic points in writing proposals for foundations and corporations are…

This document reports the results of the Allegheny Conference Education Fund's mini-grant program which was responsible for funding over 230 teachers, at all grade levels, in the Pittsburgh Public School system during 1981-1982. The following topics are covered: (1) the definition and purpose of a mini-grant, a description of the review committee,…

A resource guide to assist inservice personnel to establish vocational education programs for severely handicapped individuals is presented. Section 1 summarizes issues in vocational services and training for severely handicapped persons. Section 2 contains brief descriptions of national agencies and organizations that relate in some way to the…