Development Highlights
Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors has instituted a plan to increase the number of active volunteers and board members. During their fall meeting the group created the Ambassador Corps – a group committed to fostering goodwill among its members. The Board of Advisors will remain the primary volunteer fundraising organization for the College.
In addition, the board was responsible for donating funds that allowed for the creation of Roy Bahl’s portrait, which hangs in the lobby. The fundraising drive was led by board chair Paul Rosser and Ambassador Andrew Young.
Fund Raising
AYSPS is proud to announce that 2007 was another strong philanthropic year for the College, with major gifts received from a number of individuals, corporations and foundations. Overall, the 2007-08 fiscal year is headed toward over $500,000 in gifts and pledges and an increase of over 25% in the number of donors. Major commitments have been received from the Coca-Cola Foundation, UPS, the Glenn Family Foundation, Northern Trust Bank and a number of alumni and friends.
Endowment
The College continues to grow our endowment through gifts and earnings. As of December 31, 2007, the total endowment for the College stood at $11,832,936 - representing funds for professorships, scholarships, and operations.
Outreach
Through donor support, the College was able to sponsor the annual Dan Sweat lecture, the Nonprofit Executive Roundtable, and a roundtable discussion on the legacy of Jean Childs Young. A luncheon, hosted by Dean Alm, was held in the fall for all retired and emeritus professors of the Andrew Young School.
In addition, AYS celebrated the Barry Hirsch as the inaugural holder of the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace. The college was honored to host friends and associates of Mr. Usery as we celebrated this important naming.
Alumni Relations
Under the leadership of club president, Dawn Randolph (MPA ’96), the club is now fully functioning and active. The club has served as a resource to recent, and soon to be, alumni and was active in this year’s PAUS Career Week.
Memorial and Honorary Scholarships
| Ending Balances (Endowment and Operating) |
FY2004 | FY2005 | FY2006 | FY2007 |
| Theodore Boyden Economics, Established: January 1984 |
$5,967 | $5,517 | $5,017 | $4,867 |
| Jack Blicksilver Economics, Established: May 1999 |
$19,540 | $22,319 | $24,842 | $25,465 |
| Eddie Carlson Aviation Management, Established: July 1990 |
$10,787 | $15,040 | $16,467 | $17,345 |
| Coca-Cola Endowed Scholarship Fund Established: March 2001 |
$217,153 | $492,409 | $592,712 | $711,121 |
| E.D. Jack Dunn Economics, Established: August 1997 |
$238,835 | $275,819 | $299,024 | $310,985 |
| Joe Frank Harris Public Administration, Established: August 1998 |
$54,880 | $75,682 | $88,870 | $125,225 |
| Amanda G. Hyatt Public Administration, Established: March 2002 |
$234,828 | $274,979 | $293,122 | $342,897 |
| Carole Keels Economics, Established: March 1999 |
$18,485 | $21,908 | $22,709 | $26,288 |
| George Malanos Economics, Established: December 1990 |
$22,851 | $27,705 | $28,111 | $31,857 |
| Jack Mills, Public Administration, Established: November 1990 |
$11,287 | $12,304 | $13,318 | $13,851 |
| Mark Schaefer Economics, Established: November 1985 |
$7,047 | $6,047 | $4,648 | $4,834 |
| Dan Sweat Public Administration, Established: August 1990 |
$149,408 | $219,563 | $219,266 | $239,472 |
| Carolyn McClain Young Dean's Office, Established: March 1998 |
$138,157 | $127,368 | $159,368 | $199,368 |
| Jean Childs Young Fellowship Dean's Office, Established June 2005 |
$501,749 | $536,821 | $628,921 |
Endowment
Our endowment will continue to grow and so will our impact on the lives and futures of policy leaders and scholars in Georgia and around the world.
| FY2004 | FY2005 | FY2006 | FY2007 | |
| AYSPS Endowment | $6,824,681 | $8,429,036 | $9,253,595 | $11,832,936 |