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University Development Office

University Development Office. Questions. What is the mission of a University development office? What are the prerequisites for a successful development office? What are the core functions of a university development office? What is the ideal structure of a university development office?.

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University Development Office

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  1. University Development Office

  2. Questions • What is the mission of a University development office? • What are the prerequisites for a successful development office? • What are the core functions of a university development office? • What is the ideal structure of a university development office?

  3. Mission 1Central Connecticut State University The mission of the University Development Office is to enhance the mission of the University through voluntary contributions from alumni, parents, non-alumni friends, corporations, foundations and other charitable organizations.

  4. Mission 2University of Arkansas • University Development fosters donor-centered relationships to secure private funds that fuel excellence in students, faculty and staff initiatives thus serving the University and the world.

  5. Mission 3University of Waterloo (Canada) External Relations works with the campus and external communities to build long-term relationships and financial support in order to advance UW's mission of advancing learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship.

  6. University Prerequisites • Compelling Vision, Mission and Values • Concrete Goals and Priorities • Commitment to Quality • Student Centered Culture • Community Engagement • Benchmarks and Accountability • Support from All Stakeholders • Integrated Marketing and Communications

  7. University Development OfficePrimary Functions • Donor Research • Donor Cultivation • Donor Solicitation • Stewardship

  8. Donor Research • Alumni Records • Public Information • Discussions • Documentation Must be legal, non-intrusive and confidential

  9. Cultivation Students • Career Assistance • Professional Development after Graduation • Networking Opportunities • Volunteer Services • Alumni Association

  10. Donor Cultivation Corporations • Qualified and Capable Graduates • Applied Research • Training • Professional Development • Roundtables on Special Topics • Advisory Committees

  11. Donor Cultivation Individuals • Engagement • Involvement • Interests • Linkages with University Needs

  12. Solicitation • Define University priorities • Define Donor Interests • Define Linkage • Informal Discussion • Initial Written Concept • Terms and Conditions • Final Submission

  13. Stewardship • Meeting Donor Requirements • Managing Money Properly • Providing Regular Reports and Feedback • Promoting Continuing Engagement and Involvement • Further Cultivation and Solicitation

  14. Necessary Components of a Successful Development Program • Qualified and Trained Staff • Communications and Integrated Marketing • Alumni Records System • Donor Records System • Financial Management System • Enthusiastic, outgoing, articulate, entrepreneurial staff!!!

  15. Structure (Illustration) • CEO • Donor Relation • Donor Cultivation • Director of Development • Donor relation (support) • Donor Cultivation (Support) • Proposal Development • Stewardship Administration & Management University Relations (Outreach) Management Information System Finance

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