Examines how InterAid, a private-sector relief agency, responded to the false charge that it had misappropriated $20 million purportedly raised for Ethiopian famine relief. Suggests that it was not primarily negative reporting that retarded the strength of InterAid, but InterAid's inability to demonstrate shared common interests with its primary…

The intertwined fortunes of the Danforth Foundation and Washington University are discussed. The foundation has phased out its regular programs in higher education in favor of secondary education and regional projects, leaving for higher education only the Dorothy Danforth Compton Minority program and support of Washington University. (MLW)

An annual survey by the Council for Aid to Education of voluntary support for education is reported. The survey does not take into account the October 19 stock market crash, and several colleges indicate a slowdown in the flow of gifts since then. (MLW)

Four college administrators who are well acquainted with the resource development process (Lora Conrad, Bill Davis, Edward Duffy, and Jayne Whitehead) suggest ways that two-year colleges can stimulate private gift giving, focusing on corporate giving, philanthropic foundations, and community support. (DMM)

The book "Great Good Fortune: How Harvard Makes Its Money," written by Carl A. Vigeland, is critical of some of the policies and methods the university has adopted to help strengthen its financial position. Harvard's $350-million campaign is the backdrop for the examination of how the university raises money. (MLW)

There is a growing breed of academic administrator: faculty members, often with titles such as associate or assistant dean, whose primary responsibilities are in fund raising. An academic background helps fund raisers play a more important role in planning the future of their institutions. (MLW)

Identifies initial steps for Catholic elementary schools to take in establishing a development program; i.e., full understanding of the development concept by the school board and administration; commitment to a long-range development plan; and appointment of a director of development. Offers an example of a successful program. (DMM)

A fund-raising phonathon can only be as good as the people who work the phones. Development directors were asked to name their most productive callers. They included alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Secrets of five highly successful phonathon volunteers are presented. (MLW)

Fund raising is an essential task for trustees. Every trustee, without exception, should give to the point of his capability as the first step of any campaign. Potential benefactors will not consider a major gift to an institution whose board members do not support it. (MLW)

How the ability of competing institutions to attract private support has changed over time is discussed. Data from 1971 to 1982 on Tufts University and 33 other selective colleges and universities was studied. (MLW)

Church-related institutions can be successful at fund raising both inside and outside the church, but using denominational affiliation as an excuse for failure must be eliminated. The ideals and people that make a church-related college unique must be emphasized. (MLW)

This guide is a compilation of information from both governmental and private sources on funding opportunities available to local governments, small businesses, organizations, associations, groups, and individuals. The directories, catalogs, guides, newsletters, annual reports, computer database services, and other resources cited in this…

This report was written by the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities and offers suggestions to the President of the United States on ways to strengthen the system of support for the arts and the humanities in the United States. The document describes a vital cultural life as essential to a functioning democracy. It also examines the…

This book is intended to serve as a practical reference tool for advancement services professionals, illustrating the importance of special events as a way to communicate with and personalize contact between the higher education institution and donors, community leaders, students, elected officials, and others. Each chapter offers comprehensive…

This book is intended to provide development officers at not-for-profit organizations with comprehensive standards and definitions for preparing fund-raising activity reports of yearly fund-raising results, as well as management and activity reporting standards for fund-raising campaigns. Section 1 presents gift-income reporting standards for use…