Toward a Theory of Fund Raising in Higher Education.
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| Title: | Toward a Theory of Fund Raising in Higher Education. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cook, W. Bruce, Lasher, William F. |
| Source: | Review of Higher Education. Fall 1996 20(1):33-51. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Administrator Role, College Presidents, Donors, Educational Quality, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, Leadership Qualities, Models, Qualitative Research, Reputation, Teamwork, Theories |
| ISSN: | 0162-5748 |
| Abstract: | A study involving interviews with 50 academic leaders revealed that college fund raising is a team effort; the institution's president is typically the central player; presidents should focus fund-raising attention on major gifts and administrative leadership; academic quality and institutional prestige are critical factors; and fund raising is institution- and context-specific. (MSE) |
| Entry Date: | 1997 |
| Accession Number: | EJ532621 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A study involving interviews with 50 academic leaders revealed that college fund raising is a team effort; the institution's president is typically the central player; presidents should focus fund-raising attention on major gifts and administrative leadership; academic quality and institutional prestige are critical factors; and fund raising is institution- and context-specific. (MSE) |
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| ISSN: | 0162-5748 |
