By 1979 the University of San Diego needed more resources that only major capital campaigns could generate, and a new advancement officer was hired. The productive relationship between the president and the vice president of university relations is described. (MLW)

College fund-raisers should consider prospective donors of natural resource property, especially property that owners may not be developing immediately. Tax advantages to the donor can be considerable, and the college can either resell the property or keep it. Consultation with a petroleum law tax specialist is recommended. (MSE)

Effective fund-raising letters balance an eye-catching appearance with an action-getting appeal. Some helpful hints to consider when planning direct mail letters are discussed including: making the letter attractive, using language skillfully, planning the text, considering copy formulas, etc. (MLW)

After analyzing the causes of public education's current fiscal crisis, this article offers a marketing approach to educational management as a possible long range solution. A model marketing plan is outlined and some applications for raising revenues are identified. (MJL)

The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of increasing fund development at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Increasing the endowments at HBCUs means placing more emphasis on cultivating alumni and educating them about the importance of philanthropy. Advancement professionals at these specialized institutions…

This study explored the appeals made in fund raising for Fisk University to both blacks and whites by the fundraising firm Marts and Lundy, Inc. In 1946, Charles S. Johnson, a noted scholar, became the first black president of Fisk. With the deadline of a major matching endowment challenge approaching, Johnson thought that the assistance of an…

In this book, Deni Elliott examines ethically questionable situations that have arisen in response to institutional dependency on external benefactors. Major concerns analyzed include: The increased professionalism of fund raising and of donating, an increased willingness of institutions to cater to the demands of donors, creation of dual roles…

This guide for the governing boards of independent institutions discusses conducting a comprehensive fund-raising campaign. A comprehensive fund-raising campaign is broader and more strategic than past capital fund raising campaigns. Its financial goals include all potential gifts from annual fund donors, all gifts for the endowment, all gifts for…

This study addressed why private research universities differ in the sources and uses of their annual giving. Some background data on the trends and variations in the shares of annual giving coming from and going to different uses are provided . Data from a panel of private research universities (n=78) for the 1968-1969 to 1998-1999 period were…

This strategy brief presents general principles and strategies for financing facility improvements and highlights five examples of innovative strategies found throughout the United States. The strategies described concern facility improvements for out-of-school time and community school programs and include the following: (1) accessing school…

This guide assists Minnesota school districts and libraries in technology planning by providing information for meeting the requirements for federal assistance through the Universal Service Fund E-rate program and gaining approval from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning. Fourteen technology plan criteria needing to be…

To address the growing demand for high-quality child care, many communities are seeking to develop specialized child care facilities funds to build new, and improve the quality of existing, child care programs. This toolkit is designed for policymakers, nonprofit leaders, child care providers, and others interested in increasing access to…

This annual report from the Idaho State University Foundation reports on the progress of fundraising by the Foundation in 1999 and notes the contributions of some donors and participants in fund raising. Idaho State University has planned its first ever capital campaign to run in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the university's founding.…

This report presents case studies illustrating successful public-private financing of school construction. The efforts occurred in Canada, Florida, South Carolina, New York, the District of Columbia, and Texas. The case studies are offered to encourage policy makers in Virginia to consider such an approach to meet the state's school construction…

This theme issue of "Service-Learning Network" explores the fundraising process as it applies to students and educators who want to secure financial aid for a school or community program. The article, "Seeking Funding for School and Community Programs" (Charles Degelman; Debra Ballinger; Vickie J. Burt), surveys the search for…