| Description |
xiv, 155 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
ASHE higher education report, 1551-6970 ; vol. 37, no. 2 |
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ASHE higher education report ; v. 37, no. 2.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references, Internet websites, (p. 102-141) and indexes. |
| Summary |
From gifts of blankets, chickens, and candles to multimillion-dollar gifts and billion-dollar campaigns, voluntary support of American higher education has been part of the American ethos since the founding of the colonial colleges. Peter Dobkin Hall in 1992 noted that "no single force is more responsible for the emergence of the modern university in America than giving by individuals and foundations." Institutions are turning to private giving to meet budgetary demands. This book provides a review of the philanthropy and fundraising literature and addresses the impact of philanthropy on American higher education, the theoretical under-pinnings and motivations for voluntary support, and a comprehensive look at the mechanicsof fundraising. |
| Contents |
The concepts and mechanics of fundraising -- Understanding how endowments work -- Significance of contemporary philanthropy in higher education -- The great wealth transfer -- The Influence of Philanthropy on American Higher Education. -- British support for the creation of American higher education -- Support from the American colonies -- Influence of individual donors -- Issues of donors' control - Giving as a collective: alumni giving and the beginning of systematic solicitation -- Who is Philanthropic? : Philanthropy by Nontraditional Donors -- Overview of the landscape -- African American giving and philanthropy -- Latino philanthropy -- Asian American philanthropy -- American Indian philanthropy -- Women and Philanthropy. -- Volunteering -- Giving decisions among couples -- Organizational choice -- What Guides the Study of Philanthropy and Fundraising? -- Motivations -- Engaging Students and Young Alumni: the Importance of Cultivating the Next Generation of Donors. -- Giving across the generations -- Engaging youth in philanthropy -- Who Gives? -- Adding science to the art of fundraising: the power of using data in fundraising strategy -- A Critical Look at Philanthropic Giving -- Conclusions and Challenges for Future Research -- Fundraising Mechanics -- Philanthropic Research Resources. |
| Form |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Educational fund raising -- United States.
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Universities and colleges -- Charitable contributions -- United States.
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Universities and colleges -- United States -- Finance.
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| Added Title |
Philanthropy and fund raising in American higher education |
| ISBN |
9781118110331 (pbk.) |
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1118110331 (pbk.) |
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