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John Middleton Executive Director (Europe) T he growth of educational fundraising. 30 October 2015. FOUNDATIONS. Why do universities raise funds from philanthropy?. CASE. Founded in 1973, United States of America
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John MiddletonExecutive Director (Europe)The growth of educational fundraising 30 October 2015
FOUNDATIONS • Why do universities raise funds from philanthropy?
CASE • Founded in 1973, United States of America • Merger of two associations (fundraising and alumni relations), now a wide range of professions • Started in the UK 1994, Asia-Pacific 2007, Latina America 2011 and Africa 2013… • As at October 2015 • Circa 4,000 institutions • and 80,000 members
ADVANCEMENT Advancement (dɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n): • the act of moving forward • the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. • the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
CASE • Advocacy • Creating the right conditions for investment • Standards • A professional framework • Research & information • Including benchmarking of performance • Professional development • For Rectors, Presidents, Directors and professionals • Networks • The most vital part?
KNOWLEDGE Advancement: • the act of moving forward • the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. • the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
COMMUNITY Advancement: • the act of moving forward • the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. • the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
SUCCESS Advancement: • the act of moving forward • the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. • the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
How does anything start? • The role of Government • Creating the conditions • The role of innovators • Creating the success stories • Success = a team effort • Whole institution • Leadership • Academic • Fundraising/development
GOVERNMENT • Support of education … funding • Change of public policy (varies by country) • Thomas (2004) and Pearce (2012) Reports in the UK • Government can: • Fund innovation • Match smaller donations • Provide tax benefits for donors
INNOVATION • Cranfield University received a Boeing 737 passenger jet from British Airways. • Students will use the jet for research and training.
TEAM EFFORT CASE Europe Members Oct 2015
John MiddletonExecutive Director (Europe)The growth of educational fundraising 30 October 2015