This manual of fund raising techniques is written primarily for alternative schools, although the methods and information presented may be used by any nonprofit, tax-exempt organization seeking funds. Practical hints on how to seek out foundations and present proposals are presented. The report also provides lists of information resources, as well…

Private higher education in North Carolina and all over the nation is experiencing increasing financial difficulty. Educational costs are rising more rapidly than the national economy because the greatest expenditures of educational institutions are for items with steeper-than-average price rises. Because of these financial straits, institutions…

The bonding authority and bond bank concepts have evolved as effective and efficient methods of assisting local education agencies in financing school facility construction and other capital improvement programs. This discussion defines bonding corporations and reviews their historical development, current status, and potential. (TE)

Discusses public and private funding sources for schools that need additional money to fund computer projects, providing a list of 11 such sources (complete addresses included). Also discusses ways to locate successfully funded projects. Suggests getting support from parents, civic groups, and the business community. (JN)

Case studies demonstrate four capital packaging approaches: a comprehensive statewide enterprise program for Pennsylvania; a county-based industrial development fund in Chautauqua County, New York; an employee buyout in Saratoga Springs, New York; and establishment of a small venture capital company in the Kentucky Highlands with Office of…

Article outlines efforts of government to stimulate all forms of artistic activity, and to make art accessible to the widest possible public. (Author/RW)

This study presents a typology for foundations to use in selecting potential revenue sources, assuming that foundations function as the comprehensive philanthropic vehicle for institutions. Data come from the author's higher education fundraising experience and a national survey of public colleges and universities and their institutionally related…

There are many different agencies and organizations which provide funding for those involved in research, community development, education, the provision of health and social services, and other activities. This publication is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the…

The status of science and scientists has changed. Sources of support such as the government, industry, and private foundations have been reduced. (DF)

Program whereby businesses pledge 1 per cent annual income before taxes to a college or university, to be increased as the need develops. The motivation is to ensure America's leadership role in the world. (IR)

The author argues that 1983 federal budget cuts cannot and will not be replaced in sufficient measure by private efforts. The private sector will not provide the education nor the training and employment programs that federal funding has supported. (Editor/CT)

PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ETV HELD AT BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY IN 1963 WERE AGREED THAT ETV'S PROMISE IS MORE ANTICIPATED THAN ACHIEVED AND THAT ITS BUILT-IN ECONOMIC PROBLEMS MUST BE MET AND OVERCOME BEFORE REAL ACHIEVEMENT WILL BE POSSIBLE. PROBLEMS DISCUSSED DURING THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED COSTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND UNIONS.…

The first of two papers reports the findings of a survey on funding patterns for rare books acquisitions which was distributed to 164 libraries, including all members of the Association of Research Libraries. A second paper discusses the support provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities for special collections. (MES)

The president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting discusses funding needs, problems and distribution for public broadcasting in the future. (AK)

The successes and failures of individual educational projects carried out under governmental authority are discussed. (CK)