Examines the increase in private funding for community colleges based upon the results of the 1993 National Council for Resource Development study of two-year college foundations. Indicates that larger foundations raised funds through annual fund campaigns, private foundation proposals, and endowments. Highlights the importance of benefactor…

This book serves as a guide to grant seeking and other forms of fundraising for Internet access in elementary and secondary schools. Chapters include: (1) "What Internet Access Means to Your Educational System"; (2) "Developing a Support Group and Linkages to Funding Sources"; (3) "Why Individuals and Organizations Should Fund Your Technology…

Designed for educators at all levels, this booklet offers guidelines on developing proposals for mini-grants. An introductory section underscores the importance of involving those colleagues who will be affected by the project and allowing enough time to develop the proposal. The remainder of the booklet is divided into nine sections. Number 1,…

This study explored the role of philanthropy in educational reform. A survey of 22 educators with links to the southern United States was conducted to identify educational needs and to solicit ideas for educational improvement. Priorities redefined by the BellSouth Foundation in response to survey findings include supporting educators to meet…

With America's technical base eroding to those countries with more desire and ingenuity, a concerted effort must be made to encourage the brightest, most talented individuals to take on the most demanding and technical challenges that lie ahead; but this is not happening to any great extent. As the horizon is scanned for help in the nation's…

Harvard Watch asserts that withholding essential information from public scrutiny is not uncommon at Harvard University. Maintaining that Harvard has reversed its position from extolling the virtues of public disclosure to one of imposing secrecy, the document suggests that this about face is linked to the university's recent collaboration with…

In 1985, Maryland's Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) launched a major scholarship fund-raising drive in response to limited federal, state and county funding. The campaign began with an account balance of $30,000; today the school has scholarships over $450,000. The success of AACC's fund-raising drive resulted from the commitment…

Business and industry support education in their communities in many ways, and financial gifts are only one of them. Business, industry, labor, government, and foundations are involved in financial support through grants, fellowships, scholarships, awards, endowments, loans, donations of time and services, and donation of teaching aids, materials,…

Prepared to assist community college educators in obtaining grants from public and private sources, this paper provides instructions on writing a grant proposal and a list of prospective donors. Section 1 discusses the history of philanthropic support for higher education and the ethics of grant-giving. Drawing from Norton J. Kirtz's work,…

The results of the 13th annual survey of corporate contributions to education are presented. The rapid growth that characterized corporate giving over the past 10 years slowed markedly in 1986, and the striking divergence between soaring contributions and lagging profits has ended. Usable questionnaires returned by 372 companies provides the basis…

The benefits of relationships between corporations and universities are examined, noting the economic benefit to both. Corporations like to see research and graduates that will increase company earnings, and this notion of benefits is often acknowledged by universities and corporations alike. However, there is much more involved. The tension…

Camp Minnow Lake (California) for at-risk families was developed with foundation and corporate funders and volunteer staff. Obtaining such funding requires developing a mission statement, identifying funders, making contact, and identifying ways to advance funders' goals. Describes elements of successful proposals and how to attract, work with,…

Describes how the San Diego Unified School District has worked with numerous philanthropic organizations for educational reform and provides suggestions for school districts and foundations interested in working together for public school reform. Provides pertinent information on the foundations that worked with San Diego. (SM)

Presents a guide for community college fund raising. Discusses organizational principles and structural models; operational concerns such as stewardship of funds, information dissemination, and donor research; and the importance of presidential support, institutional reputation and environment, and experienced grants managers. Includes practical…

Examines several education-reform programs supported by the International Business Machines corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina, discussing a typology of corporate involvement, the complexities of corporate involvement, and the benefits and dangers of corporate involvement. Explains that most corporate involvement is very helpful, though some…