Provides data from a new report on college fund raising, which shows that colleges received a record $23.2 billion in gifts in the 1999-2000 academic year, an increase of 13.7 percent over the previous year. Includes tables on gifts by type of institution, and top 20s in total giving, alumni giving, corporate giving, and community college giving.…

This paper chronicles the life of George Peabody, intermingled with anecdotes on how the researchers gathered data in their studies. A brief overview of Peabody's life introduces the paper with a personal narrative of how the authors' search for details on his life began. Both researchers had affiliations with educational institutions resulting…

Small regional foundations, endowments often formed by an individual or family, represent a capillary network among colleges and universities, funneling smaller amounts of money to projects and programs out of the reach of the national foundations. A few foundations are identified and described. (MLW)

The future of American higher education now depends on its ability to attract more and larger gifts for endowment. Comprehensive strategies that include all the ways to increase endowments are presented. (MLW)

A stewardship report, a well-done report sent regularly to give a donor information on the use of a gift, assures the donor that the institution appreciates the gift and the giver. Some techniques are given for making stewardship reports as effective as possible. (MLW)

The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation Annual Report for 1976/77 is divided into three sections--the president's essay, a review of funded programs, and the treasurer's report. In "Broadcasting and Political Equality," Lloyd N. Morrisett, foundation president, presents a review of mass media coverage given presidential campaigns from newspaper…

Using McDowell County (North Carolina) Public Alliance Linking Schools (MCPALS) as an example of a working school foundation, this article offers districts advice on picking a board, setting goals, choosing a director, designing fund-raising activities, and applying to large private or corporate foundations for funding. An inset provides a list of…

An "agreement in principle" outlines a plan for the transfer of the art collections owned by the Norton Simon Foundation and the Norton Simon Art Foundation to UCLA, which would assume responsibility for operating the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, where much of the art is now exhibited. (MLW)

To raise money for endowment, there needs to be a mix of strong leadership, solid fund-raising technique, and confidence-inspiring endowment fund management. These ingredients have helped Berea College increase its endowment to more than $100 million. (MLW)

This guide for the governing boards of independent institutions discusses conducting a comprehensive fund-raising campaign. A comprehensive fund-raising campaign is broader and more strategic than past capital fund raising campaigns. Its financial goals include all potential gifts from annual fund donors, all gifts for the endowment, all gifts for…

This volume provides an extensive and detailed inter-linking account of George Peabody's life. Annotated topic headings, which include people, places, events and institutions, are organized alphabetically and comprise the bulk of the document. Each entry describes the salient points of contact between George Peabody and the given topic, as well as…

The Funding Associates plan at Dartmouth College, a special deferred giving project sponsored by the 55th reunion classes, is described. Components of the alumni giving program, setting policies, promoting the plan, and the program's success are discussed. (MLW)

The report of the Pittsburg State University (Kansas) development program for fiscal year (FY) 1991 addresses the annual fund, planned giving, the Pittsburg State University (PSU) Foundation, the Capital Campaign, and development plans for FY 1992. The university strives to provide additional private funding to supplement state support. Total…

The report of the Pittsburg State University (Kansas) development program for fiscal year (FY) 1989 addresses the annual fund, the campaign for distinction, the Pittsburg State University (PSU) Foundation, and development plans for FY 1990. The university strives to provide additional private funding to supplement state support. Total private…

Questions to ask when a windfall appears are discussed, including whether the gift will pay for the whole building, whether it will cover operational expenses and upkeep, or whether the donor will then determine the nature of the institution. (Author/LBH)