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Athas, Elaine J. – American School Board Journal, 1989
Although education is eligible for high level philanthropic funding, it receives only $4.5 billion, or 15.5 percent of private contributions. This article presents four steps to help school board members secure their fair share of private funding, including making the commitment, enlarging philanthropic understanding, developing rapport, and…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Corporate Support, Donors, Elementary Secondary Education
Mortier, Lawrence C.; Dennis, Lawrence J. – American School Board Journal, 1996
Princeton, Illinois, is a case study for districts that might be considering setting up education foundations. Interest from a permanent funding base in excess of $120,000 provides funding of grants made to the community's single high school. Consideration is given to initiatives that generate enthusiasm for learning and include the greatest…
Descriptors: Donors, Fund Raising, Grants, High Schools
