The University of Notre Dame (Indiana) fund-raising program uses first-class transportation and hospitality in major donor weekends. Features include careful research, personalized correspondence, transportation provided by trustee-owned private planes, scheduled ground transportation, accommodations, information packets, and a weekend of…

Reviews IRS regulation of day care center fund-raising activities. Contributions are not deductible when receipts exceed certain amounts, sales claim fair market value, or the cost of gift tokens exceeds a certain limit. Fund-raising violations can result in fines and extensive IRS investigations. (DG)

For small, private institutions, the real estate pooled income fund can be ideal for constructing new facilities, especially if the facility will produce revenue. Even a public or well-endowed private institution may have a unique project for which a pooled income fund may be a nontraditional funding solution. (MSE)

Matching the celebrity graduate to the celebration calls for careful coordination of styles, schedules, and expectations. In producing a star-studded extravaganza using alumni, make sure the campus has the right resources. Often the celebrity will take the initiative in shaping the nature of their commitment. (MLW)

Discusses the importance of parent-support groups for parents with handicapped children. Uses the case of the Mile High Down's Syndrome Association in Colorado to examine issues related to establishing and maintaining a parent-support group. (RJC)

Although women still don't give quite as much as men to charitable causes, some of the old development cliches are changing. Colleges admit that they are partly to blame. In the past, colleges set low expectations for alumnae, and the response made for a self-fulfilling prophecy. (MLW)

Suggests that support from the institution receiving a foreign language program grant is essential to the program's life and longevity and that institutions should be encouraged by the funding agencies to meet their expressed, supportive commitments. Suggestions are given on how to make a grant-funded curricular project work. (GLR)

A survey exploring board involvement, fund-raising budgetary considerations, and other aspects related to fund-raising and institution advancement is discussed. A concern for a better understanding and collaboration among college and university boards, as well as a broadened awareness of the trustee's role, led to the study. (MLW)

The National Association of Attorneys' Model Solicitation Act, which covers college and university fund-raising and has been used for state legislation, is discussed. Its origins and basic concepts, impact on institutions, and reasons for eliminating college and university exemption are examined. (MSE)

Writing an effective letter or memorandum should not be difficult. Suggestions on how to write more effectively are presented including: think about the audience, make an outline, use conversational language, think typographically, and read it aloud. (MLW)

A Memphis-based attorney was asked for advice on the ethics of planned giving. The bottom line is that the donor's interests come first. (MLW)

Describes the role parents can play in helping with the expenses involved in running a school newspaper. Lists dos and don'ts for developing a Booster Club. (MS)

Results of a study identifying and ranking the institutions most successful at fund raising are reported. Rankings include the top institutions in total gift income, annual growth in gift income, gift income per student, fund-raising leverage, alumni participation, and performances surpassing statistical prediction. (MSE)

Suggestions for improving alumni association membership recruitment and retention, for raising non-dues income, and for keeping records are made based on Kansas State University's experiences. (MSE)

Consists of an interview with a teacher who advised a group of students in a money-making venture, the building and selling of model boats. Provides hints for working with young people in a group. (CH)