Great expectations
Subtitle: fund-raising prospects for theological schools
By: Sharon L. Miller, Anthony tome Ruger, Barbara G. Wheeler
Contributors: Ruger, Anthony; Wheeler, Barbara G.; Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
Series: Auburn studies -- number 14; Auburn studies -- no. 14.
Publisher: Auburn Theological Seminary
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9780974735849
Subjects: Statistics; Finance; Theological seminaries
Description: "This report looks at the special challenges and opportunities that theological schools face in fund-raising. Analysis of data from schools that are members of The Association of Theological Schools show the growth, and in some cases decline, of donations over the last twenty years. As denominational and local church support of seminaries has declined, schools have become much more dependent on donations from individuals. Finding and befriending those donors has become central to a school's mission and survival. Institutions frequently mount special or capital campaigns to raise funds for their physical plant or to build their endowment. How much can a school hope to raise in such a campaign? Using data from eighty schools that have engaged in campaigns, some parameters are given that may prove useful for a school's predictions. Finally, through case studies of seminaries, this report suggests factors that contribute to a school's successful fund-raising."--Page 2 of cover.
Notes: "August 2009."

Includes bibliographical references.