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From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success

From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success ALADN Conference March 24, 2003 Facts about Furman Founded in 1826 Liberal arts college – “very selective” 2900 students 95% of undergraduates live on campus 200 faculty Located in Greenville, South Carolina

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From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success

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  1. From Vision to Construction:Building Fund Raising Success ALADN Conference March 24, 2003

  2. Facts about Furman • Founded in 1826 • Liberal arts college – “very selective” • 2900 students • 95% of undergraduates live on campus • 200 faculty • Located in Greenville, South Carolina

  3. From Vision to Construction:Building Fund Raising Success Overview of Project • Building highlights • Chronology

  4. Building Highlights • 52,000 square feet of new space • 70,000 square feet of renovated space • 24 group study rooms • 900 seats • Multimedia Commons & Help Desk • 24-hour study and computing area

  5. More Building Highlights • Wireless network access • Laptop check-out • Center for Collaborative Learning and Communication (CCLC) • Education Curriculum Center • Leisure reading and study areas

  6. From Vision to Construction Planning Phases Programmatic 1998 – 1999 Architect selected Spring 1999 Schematic Spring 1999 – Fall 1999 Fundraising Fall 1999 – Fall 2000

  7. From Vision to Construction Continued Chronology of Project Design development Fall 2000 – Spring 2001 Contract awarded March 2002 Groundbreaking ceremony May 2002 Construction begins June 2002 Project complete Fall 2004

  8. Forever Furman Campaign Facts • Goal - $125 million • Quiet phase 1996 – 1999 • Public phase 1999 - 2002 • $200.5 million in commitments • From 35,000 donors • $53.6 million in new campus facilities

  9. James B. Duke LibraryExpansion and Renovation • $23.8 million in gifts and pledges • $9.5 million from the Duke Endowment • $6 million • $2 million • Several $1 million

  10. From Vision to Construction Fundraising Milestones The Duke Endowment - $9.5 million Rinker Challenge The Charlie Peace Wing “Charlie’s Challenge” Other naming gifts

  11. Words of Advice • Not enough to have a noble cause • People need to be convinced • “We fit Furman’s plans into people’s hopes and dreams” • Fundraising volunteers must take ownership

  12. Most Effective Publication • “Just in time” • Tailored to donor • Case statement • Continually updated • Delivered in person

  13. Library Director’s Role • Demonstrate the need • Create the vision • Communicate the vision • Plan the building • Participate in fundraising opportunities

  14. Demonstrating the NeedThe James B. Duke Library Building Project Why?

  15. James B. Duke LibraryFacility Inadequacies • Insufficient seating • No group study rooms • No 24-hour study area • No computer facilities for writing papers • No hands-on library instruction room

  16. Comparison with PeersPercentage of Students Seated Davidson- 40% Trinity- 40% Washington & Lee - 34% Wake Forest - 23% Furman - 13%

  17. James B. Duke Library More Facility Inadequacies • Substandard • Lighting • Air circulation • Fire escape routes • Office space for librarians and support staff • Space for archives and special collections • Faculty carrels

  18. Building Highlights • 52,000 square feet of new space • 70,000 square feet of renovated space • 24 group study rooms • 900 seats • Multimedia Commons & Help Desk • 24-hour study and computing area

  19. More Building Highlights • Wireless network access • Laptop check-out • Center for Collaborative Learning and Communication (CCLC) • Education Curriculum Center • Leisure reading and study areas

  20. Artist Renderings • East exterior (front) http://library.furman.edu/building/images/eastnew.jpg • West exterior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/westexterior2.jpg • North exterior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/northexterior.jpg • North interior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/northinterior.jpg

  21. The Future Library will be… • A place conducive to collaboration & contemplation • A place that fosters engaged learning • The hub of intellectual life on campus • Deeply digital and enduringly physical

  22. From Vision to Construction Communicating the Vision Vision for the Future of the Furman University Libraries The Case for the James B. Duke Library Telling “the story” at every opportunity Forums for students and faculty Presentations to Trustees, Advisory Council, Parents Council, Alumni Council, etc. Lots of “good press”

  23. Library Building ProjectInformation Building project information http://library.furman.edu/building/ Up-to-Date Library Conditions http://library.furman.edu/icu/

  24. Role of the Library Director How important is the participation of the Library Director in fund raising for a building project? Answer: Absolutely critical.

  25. Lessons Learned (thus far) • Ask “experienced ones” for advice • Be ready and willing to speak to groups • Don’t be discouraged with setbacks • Forge good relationships with your Development Office

  26. From Vision to Construction:Building Fund Raising Success ALADN Conference March 24, 2003

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