The Annual Fund is part of the fabric of any independent school, as well as some public schools. An Annual Fund is designed to fortify the expanding program and the operational needs of the school. In the past the Annual Fund has supported instructional technology, professional development for faculty and our growing athletics and arts programs. Board members, parents, staff, alumnae, grandparents and friends all make gifts to the Annual Fund.

annual campaign takes place every year where donors are asked to support the organization on a regular basis usually to pay their alumni dues and support small projects. Annual campaigns typically raise between $3,000 and $12,000 depending if any small projects are being undertaken. Capital campaigns are one-time events and are much larger, more complex, and can raise several hundred thousand dollars up to several million dollars.

Your support of the Annual Fund enhances the reputation of ASU and provides a vital source of funds to the university. The annual Fund is our primary drive to raise funds for ASU and its programs. Annual gifts are critical to our success and each gift, large or small, adds value and excellence to our students' education.

Among the campaign's goals, it specifically seeks to improve ties to alumni and the South Florida community. One of the challenges faced at the University of Miami is increasing our record of alumni involvement. A measure of involvement is participation in the Annual Fund. Alumni and friends will be asked to support the campaign every year through the Annual Fund. Annual, unrestricted gifts count toward campaign and class totals.

Congregation Beth Israel asks all new members age 31 and over to contribute to this Fund. Contributions are generally payable over five years. A portion of this money is used each year to pay for improvements and major repairs, including purchase of equipment and furnishings. The balance is kept in a reserve fund. this time we are still seeking Capital Gifts to complete our fund raising objectives.

It depends on the project and how willing the church family is to support it. A "homemade" campaign may work for small projects, but a professionally directed campaign always reaps the best results.

The Goodwood Fund is a Canadian long/short fund that commenced in October 1996. It is a mutual fund trust that is sold by an offering memorandum. The Goodwood Capital Fund is a long only prospectus sold mutual fund. The Fund began in December 1999. It is important to note that the long positions of the Goodwood Fund and the Goodwood Capital Fund are for the most part similar in name and portfolio weighting. The main difference is the Goodwood Fund's ability to make short sales.

The Alumni Association and the Annual Fund Campaign are two separate programs. The Annual Fund Campaign raises money for the university, the colleges and various programs at ASU. The money is spent by the president, deans or program directors based on the immediate needs of their area. The Alumni Association membership is your opportunity to stay involved with the university and your classmates through the Alumni Magazine and events.

Annual giving supplements normal operating expenses and has a tremendous impact on Saint Mary's ability to maintain a standard of excellence. In addition to the annual fund, there are times of growth that need additional resources. Capital gifts invest in the future growth and advancement of Saint Mary's University. Bequests represent a person's conviction and dedication to Saint Mary's, and are a lasting way of expressing what the University means to them.

The Annual Fund is a fundraising initiative that will allow Rathdown School to maintain and advance our leadership position with regard to academic excellence while further enhancing the personal development of our students. Annual Fund donations will support all aspects of school life and be applied to projects that will yield immediate results, thus impacting every student, every day.

The SILS Annual Fund raises money annually for the School. The Carolina Annual Fund is a part of the Carolina First Campaign, and it raises money annually for all academic programs at UNC (for example, the Phonathon is a Carolina Annual Fund program). You and your spouse can give to SILS through us or the Carolina Annual Fund. The SILS Alumni Association collects annual or life membership dues to support alumni activities and publications.

Before beginning a capital campaign, The Laurus Group must conduct a feasibility study. Feasibility studies can take up to 6 months to complete. This includes time in the beginning to transfer and review data and begin coordinating the study visits. Prior to commencing with a feasibility study, it is important that the House Corporation or Alumni Board have a clear case statement explaining why they want to raise money and how they want to spend it.

We can do capital campaign feasibility studies, write case statements, and provide campaign counsel during your campaign. Capital campaigns are often preceded by strategic plans and fundraising audits, both of which we also do. We can also provide training for your staff on conducting a capital campaign and provide training sessions for your staff, board and volunteers in how to make effective "asks.

In the Generations campaign, our third and last phase of this campus expansion plan, the need is for a Student Center for Junior High and High School Students, a Chapel for more intimate services, as well as additional parking. There are plans for architectural features and landscaping, including a lake in front of the chapel. These planned buildings are an incredible blessing from God, but we know they are just that: buildings.

The Celebrating Our Past, Our Gift to the Future Campaign raised approximately $4,100,000. You can also find out more information here.