Presents a synthesis of a three-day meeting of early childhood professionals from 13 states which was held in Clinton, Michigan in August 1981. The meeting was initiated to examine changing governmental roles in the governance and provision of early childhood services and to formulate strategies for proper future services for young children and…

Some things to consider before planning separate alumni activities or associations for young alumni include common assumptions about young adults' interests, spending patterns, willingness to do fund-raising, and interest in meeting older graduates. (MSE)

The foundation board at the State University of New York College at Purchase was transformed from a passive to an active board by presidential persuasion, meetings with faculty, campus tours, trustee training, facts from other colleges, survey of needs, and definition of goals. (MLW)

Rutgers' direct mail fund-raising campaign operated by volunteers and using computer and word-processing technology is outlined. Alumni were divided into subgroups and different techniques were used in the mail appeal, including personalized letters and reply cards. Suggestions for others undertaking such a campaign are noted. (MSE)

The research administrator's role is changing rapidly and becoming more demanding. Training will be restructured to promote professionalism, and administrators should spend some time considering their profession's nature and purposes. Four tasks are proposed: safeguarding staff's creative time, getting long-term resource commitments, fostering…

"Notre Dame Magazine," sent to all contributing and noncontributing alumni, is a well-funded public relations vehicle with six purposes: (1) to tell the Notre Dame story, (2) strengthen constituency relationships, (3) educate and stimulate readers, (4) instill confidence in university leadership, (5) provide two-way communication, and…

Introduces early childhood program directors to vocabulary and concepts needed to effectively use economic analysis, discussing aspects of budget formulation, the role of program directors in answering management questions, ways directors can use economic arguments to solicit funds, and the transition to viewing programs in terms of economic…

Philanthropy could give greater support for the kind of education that is hard to support by natural market forces--that is, liberal arts. However, higher education must not assume that corporations can or will solve all their financial problems. (MSE)

Ideas that have helped the University of Richmond win corporation support are identified: develop impact statements; research each prospect; schedule corporate days on campus; plan executive information sessions on campus; give return for support; use one gift to increase others; extend pledge period; use team approach; and thank donors. (MLW)

For Goucher College to have a successful corporate drive, the basic elements of any effective fund-raising effort were needed. They included: the right leadership, proper research and strategy, the ideal setting for solicitation, and starting with best prospects first--obtaining pledges from corporations represented by board executives. (MLW)

By using paid telephone callers instead of direct mail appeals, the University of Maryland increased its rate of acquiring new alumni donors 17 times over. An incentive plan was implemented in order to increase the motivation of the student callers. The paid callers use scripts. (MLW)

Data compiled from the American Hospital Association's annual surveys on the sources of funding for hospital construction are provided. The pattern of financing hospital construction in institutions shifted dramatically during the last decade with the most striking change in the use of debt financing. (MLW)

Although the Tax Reform Act of 1969 changed the way in which many foundations operated and brought the foundation community closer together, it did not have the devastating effect that many foundation officials feared. (Author)

Since hundreds of requests for grants appear at the offices of American foundations, a proposal that wastes an opportunity by making a poor case cannot be tolerated. Suggestions are given for beginning the grant-writing, drafting the proposal, and avoiding certain problem approaches. (Author/MSE)

College and university development officers must take an active role in soliciting foundation support and marketing their institutions and priorities. They should also exercise good judgment and fund-raising understanding to determine where their participation is beneficial and has the potential for productivity. (Author)