For Goucher College to have a successful corporate drive, the basic elements of any effective fund-raising effort were needed. They included: the right leadership, proper research and strategy, the ideal setting for solicitation, and starting with best prospects first--obtaining pledges from corporations represented by board executives. (MLW)

Anecdotes are told about the preparations for and celebration of Radcliffe College's centennial, a special event for alumni, students, relatives, and friends of the college. Stories recount near-disasters--meteorological, aquatic, logistical, and political. (MSE)

After an intensive study, Smith College decided on outside management as trustee for their pooled income fund. Responsibilities of the trust department are listed and a description of how the planned giving program works is provided. Management is seen as crucial to the overall success of the program. (MLW)