The National Association of College and University Business Officers in 2011 report the challenges higher ed is having with replacing revenue lost when states abruptly began decreasing their support for the industry, a trend which has steadily persisted. The organization cited targeting out-of-state-students, playing with tuition models, honing in on philanthropy, establishing public-private research partnerships and looking to "unconventional" bond initiatives, but so far finding a silver bullet solution which will compensate for the declining gaps has remained elusive.
In our first spotlight issue for higher education, Education Dive took on the topic of revenue in higher education, analyzing both trends and challenges and presenting recommendations which, we hope, will help the industry move forward, even as state support creeps towards zero.
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Why we give: Philanthropists detail their funding motivations
Research shows wealth is concentrated at the top, so what can smaller institutions do to attract foundation dollars? Read More >>
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Amid strained finances, higher ed rethinks fundraising
Institutions of all shapes and sizes are working to build and maintain better alumni relationships — and sometimes making cuts in unexpected places. Read More >>
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Here's what your development office is getting wrong
Enrollment, retention dips and declining public support for higher education have increased the pressure for institutions to wrangle large gifts to campus — so how come they still aren't coming in? Read More >>
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Getting resourceful: how administrators can generate alternative sources of revenue
College and university presidents struggling to meet their bottom-lines can develop sources of additional revenue with some of these strategies. Read More >>
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Changing demographics present an economic imperative to graduate students of color
As the face of the country changes, local and national economies are dependent upon higher ed's ability to increase college completion among underserved populations. Read More >>
