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Davis, Nancy L. – CASE Currents, 1981
Suggestions offered for planning a successful volunteer program center on setting goals, defining roles, and timing. Areas identified for volunteer use are admissions, identifying and soliciting fellow alumni, alumni relations, and in program planning for such events as Parent's Weekend. (LC)
Descriptors: Admissions Officers, Alumni, Higher Education, Planning
Pocock, J. W. – CASE Currents, 1981
Communication is seen as the secret to getting the most out of college fund-raising volunteers. Five stages in the communication cycle are identified: establishing the environment; searching, selecting and recruiting; training; motivating and monitoring progress; and evaluating and rewarding. (MLW)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Fund Raising, Higher Education, Personnel Management
Robins, H. Perk – CASE Currents, 1982
Personal solicitation is seen as the most effective way to produce a gift. Specific steps for solicitation are identified: preparation, approach, presentation, and close. Leadership and volunteer training needed for the annual fund drive are discussed. University of Georgia examples are included. (MLW)
Descriptors: Donors, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Kline, Lee – CASE Currents, 1980
The annual phonathon held at Elmira College is described. Phonathon prospects are seen as coming from two categories: (1) alumni donors who have given $10 and up in the past and (2) all members of reunion classes, whether or not they have ever given. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Leadership
Moss, Mary McGranahan – CASE Currents, 1982
Phonathons are seen as a highly personal, effective, and informative type of solicitation. Duke University's "Dialing for Duke" phonathon is described. Suggestions for phonathon success are: relentless recruitment of volunteers, upbeat atmosphere, a sense of competition, good training, staff supervision, and a realistic goal. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Donors, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Weaver, Gail Berson; Odermatt, Diane – CASE Currents, 1981
The Mills College Alumnae Admissions Representative program is described. Three priorities for developing a program are identified: setting goals, deciding on management, and establishing the scope of program. The selection of volunteers and their training are discussed. Recognition of volunteer effort is seen as especially important. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Admission, Higher Education, Private Colleges
Alberger, Patricia – CASE Currents, 1980
Student involvement in advancement work provides many advantages for colleges including extra work done at minimal expense to the college, providing a meaningful work experience for the students, and helping prepare them for future careers. Student activities at five institutions are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Mass Media
