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Institutional Advancement: A Qualitative Study on Philanthropic Culture in Higher Education
Institutional Advancement: A Qualitative Study on Philanthropic Culture in Higher Education
상세정보
- 자료유형
- 학위논문 서양
- 최종처리일시
- 20260311091551.5
- ISBN
- 9798270232733
- DDC
- 658.15
- 서명/저자
- Institutional Advancement: A Qualitative Study on Philanthropic Culture in Higher Education / Lauren Henderson Owens
- 발행사항
- [Sl] : The University of Texas at Austin, 2025
- 형태사항
- 1 electronic resource (153 pages)
- 주기사항
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-06, Section: A.
- 주기사항
- Advisors: Schudde, Lauren Committee members: Nava, Michael; Ellis, Martha; Bernell, Kaitlin.
- 학위논문주기
- - D.Ed. : The University of Texas at Austin, 2025.
- 초록/해제
- 요약Philanthropy in higher education presents remarkable opportunities for institutions to realize substantial growth and academic advancement. Despite this inherent potential, many universities and colleges have not yet effectively implemented initiatives that encourage generosity and active engagement among their alumni and campus communities. By addressing existing challenges and establishing more effective fundraising frameworks, these institutions can significantly enhance their ability to build stronger relationships with donors. This, in turn, can foster meaningful philanthropic partnerships that align with and support the institution's mission. Through private philanthropy, contributions play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial health of the institution, helping to ensure long-term sustainability, and allowing the institution to thrive during periods of economic uncertainty. Moreover, private support significantly enhances an institution's competitive edge, thereby increasing its appeal to prospective students and faculty members. In an increasingly competitive educational marketplace, such support is essential for distinguishing the institution and attracting top-tier talent and opportunities. This study examines key observations and nuances around institutional factors that influence philanthropy and how institutional advancement, and major gifts fundraisers, are poised to build towards, influence, and solidify philanthropic culture within the institutions in which they serve. Through a qualitative case study analysis utilizing semi-structured interviews, I investigated the synchronization and intentional alignment among leadership, fundraisers, the institution's mission, and the processes that cultivate a culture of philanthropy. This approach allowed for a detailed understanding of how these elements interact to promote effective philanthropic practices. This study interpreted and analyzed the distinct circumstances in which fundraisers effectively cultivated philanthropic ideals among the alumni and campus community, emphasizing the significance of a supportive, collaborative fundraising environment in facilitating these efforts. This research provides valuable insights aimed at improving the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of fundraising initiatives through integrating practices that cultivate a more philanthropically aware and engaged community of donors. This research contributes to the field of development and major gifts fundraising, by providing actionable insights that can be implemented by fundraisers and incorporated into fundraising initiatives, ultimately leading to more effective engagement with donors and sustained philanthropic support.
- 언어주기
- English
- 일반주제명
- Higher education
- 일반주제명
- Education finance
- 키워드
- Philanthropy
- 키워드
- Campus community
- 키워드
- Financial health
- 기타저자
- The University of Texas at Austin Educational Leadership and Policy
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertations Abstracts International. 87-06A.
- 전자적 위치 및 접속
- 로그인 후 원문을 볼 수 있습니다.
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■520 ▼aPhilanthropy in higher education presents remarkable opportunities for institutions to realize substantial growth and academic advancement. Despite this inherent potential, many universities and colleges have not yet effectively implemented initiatives that encourage generosity and active engagement among their alumni and campus communities. By addressing existing challenges and establishing more effective fundraising frameworks, these institutions can significantly enhance their ability to build stronger relationships with donors. This, in turn, can foster meaningful philanthropic partnerships that align with and support the institution's mission. Through private philanthropy, contributions play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial health of the institution, helping to ensure long-term sustainability, and allowing the institution to thrive during periods of economic uncertainty. Moreover, private support significantly enhances an institution's competitive edge, thereby increasing its appeal to prospective students and faculty members. In an increasingly competitive educational marketplace, such support is essential for distinguishing the institution and attracting top-tier talent and opportunities. This study examines key observations and nuances around institutional factors that influence philanthropy and how institutional advancement, and major gifts fundraisers, are poised to build towards, influence, and solidify philanthropic culture within the institutions in which they serve. Through a qualitative case study analysis utilizing semi-structured interviews, I investigated the synchronization and intentional alignment among leadership, fundraisers, the institution's mission, and the processes that cultivate a culture of philanthropy. This approach allowed for a detailed understanding of how these elements interact to promote effective philanthropic practices. This study interpreted and analyzed the distinct circumstances in which fundraisers effectively cultivated philanthropic ideals among the alumni and campus community, emphasizing the significance of a supportive, collaborative fundraising environment in facilitating these efforts. This research provides valuable insights aimed at improving the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of fundraising initiatives through integrating practices that cultivate a more philanthropically aware and engaged community of donors. This research contributes to the field of development and major gifts fundraising, by providing actionable insights that can be implemented by fundraisers and incorporated into fundraising initiatives, ultimately leading to more effective engagement with donors and sustained philanthropic support.
■546 ▼aEnglish
■590 ▼aSchool code: 0227
■650 4▼aHigher education
■650 4▼aHigher education administration
■650 4▼aEducation finance
■653 ▼aPhilanthropy
■653 ▼aCampus community
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■7102 ▼aThe University of Texas at Austin▼bEducational Leadership and Policy.▼edegree granting institution.
■7201 ▼aSchudde, Lauren▼edegree supervisor.
■7730 ▼tDissertations Abstracts International▼g87-06A.
■85640▼uhttp://www.riss.kr/pdu/ddodLink.do?id=T17361240▼nKERIS▼z이 자료의 원문은 한국교육학술정보원에서 제공합니다.
