Suggests that how sensitively campaign officials behave in the post-September 11 environment will affect the way all constituents respond to fundraising appeals in the future. Advises fund raisers to respond by being more sensitive, more strategic, more realistic, and having more commitment and courage. (EV)

Describes techniques for school districts to develop big-time fund-raising efforts focused on seeking grants from corporations and foundations and soliciting individuals for major gifts. (PKP)

This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…

In this article, the author gives some ideas on how to find funding for author and poet visits. Author and poet visits are very important for children of all ages. Young children learn much from meeting real people who write professionally. Good speakers inspire students to write and communicate in an articulate manner while in school and later in…

In this article, the author draws on his experience as the director of the Fitchburg State College Foundation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to make a distinction between being a good neighbor to local non-profit organizations by sharing strategies and information, and creating conflicts of interest when both the college and its neighbor…

We tested the hypothesis that employees are willing to maintain their motivation when their work is relationally designed to provide opportunities for respectful contact with the beneficiaries of their efforts. In Experiment 1, a longitudinal field experiment in a fundraising organization, callers in an intervention group briefly interacted with a…

When a student passes away it is difficult for the entire school community. Teachers, students, and staff all feel a sense of loss and the need to do something to mitigate that feeling. Desiring a different kind of memorial, the author wanted her students to learn that they could use art to help others, as well as themselves. The author came up…

Improving academic achievement is at the heart of college and university fund development. It has become increasingly important for fundraisers in educational settings to find innovative means to improve educational opportunities by increasing the institution's financial resources. The purpose of this article is to discuss the benefits of…

The program director of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation offers insights on finding funding for the arts. (PD)

Explains how to install and operate video games in schools as a fund raising activity for organizations. (FL)

Rhode Island's Bryant College markets its campus facilities to outside groups. Rentals to outside groups now account for about 5% of the college's annual $55 million budget. Virtually all facilities are conveniently located in a central complex. A consistent marketing program and a quality offering continue to boost Bryant's bottom line. (MLF)

Describes how, as colleges' fundraising declines amid economic hardship in the San Francisco Bay area, anxiety at local institutions is rising. (EV)

Profiles a dozen recipients of the Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards for Alumni Relations, Communications, and Development. (EV)

Loss of funding for NSFNet and the likelihood of deregulation may lead to endusers paying for operation of the national telecommunications infrastructure and decreased levels of service. Sources for additional funding include increased fees to information providers/third-party access resellers; increased fees to user institutions; and grant or…

Developing a timetable for a college fund-raising campaign may be critical to success. Planning involves deciding what tasks to include, how to prioritize and schedule them, and how much time to allot, based on task requirements, institutional size/complexity, experience. Other factors include campus climate, board style, systems readiness, and…