Participants will be introduced to the basic funding models for colleges followed by successful methods for raising alternative revenues and resources. The presentation will examine four principal areas of resource development, including primary funding sources, gifts and donations, federal grants and special appropriations, and fees for services. The second part of the program will include methods for becoming more entrepreneurial and effectively managing resources followed by a question and answer session.

Knowledge benefits for you:
• Identify the primary funding sources for typical community colleges and explain how to increase such funding
• Understand the three key alternative revenue sources and provide practical examples of how to raise funds in these areas
• Describe how to create an entrepreneurial climate on a community college campus
• Explain the basic leadership principles which represent efficient and effective resource management

Who will benefit from this seminar:
• Finance officers
• Budget managers
• Planned or annual giving directors
• Board members
• Presidents and chancellors
• Bursars and comptrollers
• Fiscal planning officers

Featured Higher Education Presenter:

     Dr. Tony Zeiss

75-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast May 28, 2008 • $249

Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenter's handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases.