Advancement - Development Highlights
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

The Faculty / Staff Annual Giving Campaign

Georgia State University faculty and staff are committed to the University and its mission. This is demonstrated in many ways, but none more than the level of support given to the Annual Fund. Last year, 87% of the university's faculty and staff were contributors. In the Andrew Young School, more than 90% of our faculty and staff gave to the university.

Most colleges and universities report faculty and staff giving in the 40-45% range. Despite severe budget cuts and static salaries, Georgia State’s faculty and staff continue to raise the bar each year.

The State Charitable Giving Campaign

Each fall, Georgia State University participates in the State Charitable Giving Campaign. This campaign helps to fund a number of non-profit agencies that provide service to communities across the state of Georgia. Donors can select from a number of options for allocating their gifts. In 2003, the Andrew Young School exceeded 90% in staff and faculty giving to this important campaign.

Friendraising in 2003

We continue to reach out to our alumni, donors, supporters and the community at large through a variety of mediums. The Briefing, our college newsletter, continues to be widely read and praised for its content and quality. Through The Briefing, we are reconnecting with alumni interested in the Andrew Young School and its growing reputation. This year, we also hosted a number of special events, including the Coca-Cola Student Leadership Conference and the Non-Profit Roundtable. These events introduce our college and our programs to individuals throughout the community. The Human Resource Development Alumni Club continues to be active and growing.

Fundraising in 2003

The year 2003 was another disappointing year economically, although improvements were seen in the last quarter of the year. We continue to receive gifts from alumni and donors.

Efforts to reach and connect with our alumni base are beginning to show results. Each year we see increased contributions to the Annual Fund from our alumni, as well as from our faculty and staff. We know this means that our programs have relevance and are valued by our graduates.

Corporate and Foundation Giving

In addition to alumni and faculty/staff support for our programs, we receive funding from the corporate community as well. Among these corporate donors are United Parcel Service, The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Bank of America and Delta Air Lines.

Memorial and Honorary Scholarships

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.