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| Currents | 7 |
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| Alexander, Anne S. | 1 |
| Borton, Georgina L. | 1 |
| Burdette, Melinda J. | 1 |
| Carley, David | 1 |
| Kraus, Ronald J. | 1 |
| Rainbolt, William | 1 |
| Smith, Hayden W. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Alexander, Anne S. – Currents, 1988
In a philanthropic partnership, a corporation gives money to a university so the university can use it to further the corporation's philanthropic goals. Business must focus its support where it will have the most effect on targeted social problems. (MLW)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Educational Finance, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Smith, Hayden W. – Currents, 1988
The rationale by which businesses justify their investment in higher education is that they rely on colleges and universities for newly trained employees; basic research to increase knowledge that fosters new processes and products; public services to communities where corporations have offices; and higher education contributions to overall…
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Donors, Educational Finance, Fund Raising
Burdette, Melinda J. – Currents, 1988
Examples of "partnerships" between corporations and educational institutions are presented. The partnerships range from research collaborations to on-the-job training programs, student internships, advisory councils, and membership associations that offer benefits to paying corporations. (MLW)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support, Educational Finance
Rainbolt, William – Currents, 1987
Following recent abuse, educational institutions and gift-giving corporations have become more attentive to misuse in matching gift programs and more active in making sure ethical abuses or crimes don't occur. Resources of information on matching gift administration are listed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Donors, Ethics, Fund Raising
Borton, Georgina L.; And Others – Currents, 1987
Senior development officers of the 56 member institutions of the Association of American Universities were surveyed to learn about the scope of their prospect research programs. Scope of programs, prospect research approaches, and information resources are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Corporate Support, Donors, Fund Raising
Kraus, Ronald J. – Currents, 1998
As businesses reduce unrestricted giving to colleges and universities, competition for dollars has increased dramatically. Companies see giving as a way to address critical social, educational, and economic issues and also as part of their marketing strategy. To gain funding in this environment, the institution must maintain its uniqueness while…
Descriptors: College Administration, Corporate Support, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Carley, David – Currents, 1988
The largest, and potentially most profitable partnership between educational institutions and the private sector is the large-scale real estate development, also know as the science park, the high-technology center, or the research and development park. Such partnerships have earned the adjective "entrepreneurial." (MLW)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Educational Finance, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education
