This paper argues that, as institutional revenues continue to decline, community college administrators must not only work at developing a robust foundation with an identifiable process similar to that of a private nonprofit foundation, but also provide professional stewardship in its operation. The author used a qualitative, evaluative approach…

Projects funded by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), established to support postsecondary education innovation, are described. FIPSE has encouraged partnerships between emerging community institutions and formal higher education. In recent years, nonprofit communications groups have been developing some of the most…

Serious work on education is never just a work of the moment. Some problems are the consequences of yesterday's solutions, and many of the most promising approaches to today's issues build on the efforts of earlier generations. In short, the work that is going on presently at The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching must be…

Responses to a 1978 telephone survey of selected Association of Research Libraries (ARL) directors indicated a movement toward the use of endowed funds for collection development and toward external funding for special collections. Other needs for which libraries were seeking external monies included technological improvements, publications,…

Because it is a relatively new field and is categorized as an interdisciplinary one, urban studies both suffers and benefits in terms of grants and awards. Undergraduate scholarships do not exist, because urban studies is a graduate field. But, since urban studies involves all of the established social studies and a few natural science and…

In the flush of the academic bull market of the 1960's a few perceptive writers called for a reexamination of higher education's mission, institutional goals, and the need to improve the quality of college and university instruction. But by and large these cries went unheard in the cacaphony of academic inertia. In the mid-70's a crisis in higher…

Ways to identify possible funding sources for educational institutions are described and steps involved in drafting a proposal are enumerated. It is shown that the first step in proposal writing is to match funding needs with appropriate granting agencies, often using the assistance of offices for research and development or colleagues who have…

In January 1967, the presidents of 6 independent colleges of art having similar histories and objectives formed the Union of Independent Colleges of Art (UICA), a nonprofit corporation set up to address problems common to them and seek concerted solutions. The first step, a 5-day conference, brought together the 2 senior officers of each of the…

Like the fifth volume of this series, Volume VI provides information about scholarships, loans, fellowships, grants, and awards that are not controlled by school. Material that appeared in Volume V is not duplicated here. For each aid fund listed, information is detailed in these categories: Qualifications; Funds Available; Special Fields of…

Argues that, despite the provision of community-based educational services, community colleges do not play a key role in social change in their communities. Reviews the history of community development in the colleges, suggesting that original goals were designed to be noncontroversial. Discusses increasing foundation support to address community…

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has contributed $58 million to improve journalism education since 1990, including endowment of 10 university chairs, fellowships for mid-career journalists, and scholarships for journalism majors. The endowed chairs are bringing respected journalists into academe. The foundation also donates to schools,…

Endowment funds, created from private donations, have recently become a new funding source for public schools. Once endowed, these funds provide schools with extra monies that earn interest until they are needed. This publication describes how to start, develop, and profit from public school endowment funds. Initial considerations in setting up an…

Advice on prospect research to help colleges raise more money from major donors is provided in 14 chapters, and 15 sample forms for processing research are appended. The advice covers how to discover prospects' interests and assets, and the potential match of a donor to the college's needs. Chapters address: collecting, organizing, and evaluating…

The culmination of an 18-month effort, this special report is aimed at improving communications and relationships between foundations and Hispanics by fostering skillful and sensitive grantmaking and focusing attention on underserved Hispanic populations. Presented in journalistic form, the report contains an introductory section; 51 articles; an…

In response to the lack of creative or academic performances by urban students at conventions of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), this handbook, directed at urban schools, was produced. It is a step-by-step guide to raising money to support student performers at national events. Section 1 discusses the need for fundraising activities…