When a potential donor considers a major gift to a college or university, it is natural to turn first to a lawyer, accountant, or other adviser. This adviser becomes a key person, and the development officer's relationship to that adviser is important. The role of the development officer is discussed. (MLW)

Appraises the effect of the Jarvis-Gann Proposition 13 for the reduction of real property taxes, on California libraries in general and on young adult services in particular. Statistics are provided that document the cutback in library services to children and young adults. (RAA)

The interests of libraries and users are best served when library services are provided without fee. Policy makers must be convinced that library services are a combination of public and merit goods deserving governmental funding. (RAA)

The role and importance of the National Education Association's Political Action Committee is stressed, and a call to action is issued to the educational community. (LH)

The manner in which the National Education Association's Political Action Committee works is explained, and a request for financial support is issued to the teaching community. (LH)

To obtain financing for an energy conservation program the person responsible must have credibility, document actual savings, and furnish research reports about systems requested. (MLF)

This article provides some insights into the nature and variety of teacher centers proposed and how some were selected for funding over others. (JD)

A secondary art teacher describes how, when faced with district budget cuts, she developed links with local businesses willing to donate supplies, grants, and display spaces for her art program. (SJL)

Discusses and identifies the four primary roles which pricing may perform in the delivery of community services: equity, revenue production, efficiency, and income redistribution. (CT)

Addresses the possibility of diversifying the resource base of public libraries dependent on property taxes for funding through the setting of fees for library services, and reports on a pricing policy adopted by the Dallas Public Library System. Twenty-seven references are cited. (FM)

The challenges and concerns facing annual fund directors in coming years and resources for further information are offered. The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), which sponsors conferences and workshops and publishes materials related to annual giving, is cited as a good source for information. (MLW)

Analysis is presented of the relationship between football and basketball success or failure and subsequent increases or decreases in several dimensions of alumni giving. Results indicate no empirical support for the linkage. (Author/KC)

A dean of instruction notes that both institutional and faculty commitment to instructional innovation are necessary for such innovation to occur and continue. Both a faculty development program and external grant funding for instructional improvement efforts are key factors in successful implementation. (JDS)

Outlines strategies that grant writers can use in putting together a successful proposal. These include matching the proposal's strengths to the funder's goals, researching the funder, establishing credibility, emphasizing the strengths of the institution and community, and timing the proposal. Also provides information on writing for small…