The chairman of the board of regents of a small, church-affiliated college discusses the need for and satisfaction derived from introducing potential donors to the college and the best of its campus life, particularly when the college is small, little known, and/or has a religious affiliation unfamiliar to prospective gift givers. (MSE)

Chapman College has returned from near financial collapse by renovating the campus, repaying a $4-million debt, raising its endowment from $700,000 to $25 million, recruiting new faculty, linking salaries to performance, initiating other personnel changes, and developing new programs and facilities. (MSE)

Hallmarks of the successful church-related college include: a clear identity and distinct educational goals, loyal and vocal alumni, powerful religious commitments, an active and involved board of trustees, first-rate administration, a "good story," and intense denominational support in dollars. (MLW)

A survey of alumnae of three Catholic liberal arts colleges investigated applicability of a theoretical model proposing that selected demographic, background, and opinion variables would affect alumnae giving. Results indicate that most of the demographic/background variables studied had only weak to moderate correlation with giving patterns.…

This paper addresses issues unique to theological schools, which face challenges associated with changes in the composition of student bodies, faculties, and boards; increased pressures on administrators; and reduced funding. The discussion is organized around five major issues: (1) distinguishing features of theological schools, which…

This book presents 11 case studies of effective partnership fundraising at various institutions of higher education. After a foreword by Peter McE. Buchanan and a preface and introduction by Frank H.T. Rhodes, chapters are: (1) Successful Fund Rising at a Large Private Research University: Cornell University (Frank H. T. Rhodes and Inge T.…