Fund-Raising / Development

Young donors need to be reached online and with tangible explanations of impact

Submitted by Elise Young on July 17, 2012 - 3:00am
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Student Engagement
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"Millennial" donors need to be reached through online and smartphone-accessible campaigns that provide tangible explanations of what impact their donations will have.

Beloit forgoes traditional campaign in favor of project-based approach

Submitted by Kevin Kiley on November 30, 2011 - 3:00am
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Beloit College skips traditional comprehensive fund-raising campaign in favor of a project-based approach.

Whitman College faculty question Koch Foundation grant

Submitted by Elizabeth Murphy on November 22, 2011 - 3:00am
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Finances
Faculty
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Whitman professors find it inappropriate that the foundation, following a grant for a lecture, requested students' e-mail addresses.

Drake fund-raising campaign on track despite breaking rules

Submitted by Kevin Kiley on November 10, 2011 - 3:00am
Section: 
Pay and Benefits
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Despite an unconventional structure and a public launch in the middle of the economic downturn, Drake U. administrators are hopeful for outcome of $200 million campaign.

Regaining Confidence

Submitted by Kevin Kiley on August 31, 2011 - 3:00am
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Fund-raising officials see U. of Southern California's announcement of $6 billion campaign as indication of optimism in the development market.

Verging on App-Aesthetic

Submitted by Steve Kolowich on August 31, 2011 - 3:00am
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Admissions
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Colleges use quirky, game-oriented microsites to recruit prospective students and reconnect with alumni.

Marital Difficulties

Submitted by Kevin Kiley on August 12, 2011 - 3:00am
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Controversy at U. of Vermont raises questions about vetting of presidential partners and spouses and what their roles should be.

Not Just Florida State

Submitted by Dan Berrett on June 28, 2011 - 3:00am
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Another university has a Koch grant giving the foundation a role in hiring; other awards draw scrutiny for what they say about research topics.

Anatomy of an Alumnus

Submitted by Jack Stripling on August 2, 2010 - 3:00am
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A college looking to expand its donor base might not naturally look to Lauren Wong.

“I’m terrible at helping raise money,” concedes Wong, a 2010 graduate of Claremont McKenna College. “It’s not one of my strengths, but I am very good at listening to people.”

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