The report of the Donee Group (a coalition of public interest, social action, and volunteer groups acting as advisors to the Commission on Private Philanthropy and Public Needs) on the characteristics of private philanthropy is presented. After an introductory section, the perspectives of the Donee Group and those of the Commission are surveyed.…

This analysis of foundation support of higher education considers grant-making in 1970 and 1974, identifies the evolving role of foundations in higher education, and suggests a future role. Additionally, the document is designed to facilitate continuing research in the field by making available a procedure for classifying grants. Using the…

Lists public funding sources, including formula and government grants, house and senate appropriations and tax bills, and such private funding sources as national and regional foundations and computer companies with grant programs. Projects of four successful federal grant recipients are described, along with strategies for proposal writing. (MBR)

Information needed (correct name, brief history, purpose and activities, donors and staff, prior gifts, granting patterns, geographical limitations, and contact person) and information sources (directories, reports, indexes, visits, and other publications) for maintaining files on foundation giving prospects for colleges are outlined. (MSE)

With a knowledge of the rules of the game and with a well-conceived strategy, women's programs can compete for limited funds and help establish an academic curriculum that reflects the true role of women. Suggestions for grant-seeking and nine steps toward effective fund development are identified. (MLW)

The percentage of foundation support to elementary and secondary level schools from both corporate and private sources is increasing. Projects that call for systemwide reform and/or are collaborative are more likely to be funded. Offers tips and tactics for seeking grants. (MLF)

Maintains that funding for the improvement of geography at the precollegiate level has increased dramatically, both in the amount of money raised and the number of funders making grants. Provides strategies and guidelines for identifying foundations and proposal writing. Includes a list of helpful resources. (CFR)

This guide is designed to help community program developers and planners plan and prepare successful proposals for project funding. Part 1, which examines the strategic planning required before a proposal is written, examines the processes of assessing needs (empirical data collection, common sources of statistical data, and data analysis and…

Without support, financial, organizational and otherwise, the U.S. national IEA writing study would never have been conducted; however, implementation of the study was difficult. Planning for the study and its support commenced in 1980, coterminous with two important occurrences: the National Institute of Education pulled back on its interest in…

Because of the variety in the nature and interests of foundations, libraries often seek an understanding of several foundations' interests, funding history, future plans, and strategies in terms of their own needs before approaching a single foundation. A review of foundation giving within the past few years shows that construction and expansion…

The process of acquiring financial support from private foundations is discussed in 26 essays, divided into five categories (Targeting the Foundation Market; Getting Started: Tools of the Trade; The Process of Foundation Fund Raising; The Grant Maker's Perspective; and Focused Programs and Foundation Support). A prologue, "Ethics and Foundation…

A handbook of foundation grants information is provided. Today, there are nearly 25,000 foundations that support a wide variety of activities. On the average, foundations give educational institutions 37% of each grant dollar for requests ranging from capital support to program development and research. Because every foundation is unique, it is…

Institutions seeking supplementary funding should not be afraid of approaching foundations for grants but should be sure that they understand the grant-seeking process so they do not waste time and effort sending inadequate proposals to uninterested foundations. This booklet, a guide to grantsmanship intended primarily for Catholic educators,…

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)

After a district has determined it's using its resources for professional development efficiently, it may look for outside funding. Before asking for support from external funders, potential grant writers should examine their own level of commitment and then follow some simple procedures to maximize the possibility for success.