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John MiddletonExecutive Director (Europe)
The growth of educational fundraising
30 October 2015
• Why do universities raise funds from philanthropy?
FOUNDATIONS
• 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
CASE
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
• 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?
CASE
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?
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 MembersOct 2015
John MiddletonExecutive Director (Europe)
The growth of educational fundraising
30 October 2015