This ERIC Digest focuses on library funding, and discusses funding sources, technology funding, and private fundraising and grantmanship. The following information is presented. Library funds are accumulated from a mixture of local, state, federal, and other sources. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (1997), 77.6% of public…

It is proposed that corporations seriously consider increasing their support of the National Merit Scholarship Program to help educate America's best and brightest students, an effort that would emphasize the corporate community's support of education and also be in industry's best interests. (MSE)

The University of San Francisco financed conversion of three dormitories to solar heat by having private investors purchase and install equipment through a limited partnership. A public utilities rebate and eventual donation of the equipment also resulted. Available from California Higher Education, P.O. Box 26541, Sacramento, CA 95826, $2.00.…

John A. Flynn in "We're Moving on up..." considers funding sources for Catholic high schools and universities, and Sam J. Kennedy in "We Must Continue..." discusses the success of fund-raising efforts at Shrine High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. (DMM)

Private sector support sources to colleges, it is suggested, deserve full disclosure of financial gift plans and needs as well as donor gift opportunities to stimulate confidence in management. At the beginning of each fiscal year, it is appropriate to send each constituent a descriptive explanation of how the institution is financed. (MLW)

Recognizing the various types of foundations (general purpose, special purpose, company sponsored, community, and family or independent) and their giving potential is essential for good fund raising. Giving patterns since 1955 by donor source groups and by field of activity give clues to solicitation approaches. (MSE)

Adopting management by objectives is a way to improve the operation of small college development offices and increase the tenure of the development officer. The MBO concept is discussed as a means of setting goals, determining ways to accomplish goals, and measuring success. A development office statement of objectives is included. (MLW)

The failure of a volunteer to perform is often due to the failure of staff to inform and manage. Ineffective volunteer management can result in the loss of qualified volunteers. Phonathons and personal area campaigns are discussed. (Author/MLW)

If volunteers are to be effective, they must perform needed tasks, have a clear job description, a sense of importance, a schedule for completion, and an understood term of office. Identifying, recruiting, and training fund-raising volunteers are discussed. Annual giving specialists are classified as leaders, personal solicitors, class agents,…

A national study found private giving to colleges rose substantially in 1996, largely due to strong stock market performance. Adjusted for inflation, the rate of giving was 8.8% at a time when costs rose 2% and enrollments rose 1%. Research and doctoral universities received 67% of donations, and public institutions in this group fared better than…

Proposes targeting individuals, corporations, and charitable foundations and trusts as a means of supplementing library fund-raising campaigns. The basics of establishing and maintaining a private funds foundation are addressed, including goal setting, personnel required, and nurturing the library's relationship with the community. A sidebar by…

Four major trends in corporate funding that may be seen as problems for higher education are outlined. Trends include corporate downsizing, decreased corporate giving, fewer one-time gifts, and increased emphasis on elementary secondary education. Specific examples are given of institutions turning these potentially negative trends into…

Discussion of private fund raising by public libraries focuses on a survey of public library directors that was conducted to obtain information about successful fund-raising strategies. Highlights include uses of money raised; identifying funding sources and prospects; examples of successful activities; and gift policies. (Contains four…

Examines decentralization of the development function in research universities and the impact decentralization has on the balance of power among university academic leaders; the ability of universities to set their own priorities; the communication between academic units and the central development office; and the relationship between faculty and…

Addresses the effects of fund raising on financial equity by examining the fund-raising activities of two (pseudonymous) school districts differing in many respects. Results show that higher socioeconomic schools can generate significantly more revenues through fund-raising activities than lower socioeconomic schools. Schools in wealthier…