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Georgia Tech Study of International Fundraising Potential

Georgia Tech Study of International Fundraising Potential. Executive Summary Report Presentation Atlanta 28 January 2002. Examine · Georgia Tech’s image internationally · Tech’s alumni relations internationally · Financial Needs appealing to international constituents

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Georgia Tech Study of International Fundraising Potential

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  1. Georgia TechStudy of International FundraisingPotential Executive Summary Report Presentation Atlanta 28 January 2002

  2. Examine • · Georgia Tech’s image internationally • · Tech’s alumni relations internationally • · Financial Needs appealing to international constituents • · Bringing volunteer talents and activity to support an international fundraising and alumni program • · Level and sources of support for Tech

  3. Summary Findings i. Image and Climate for Fundraising: · These vary based on region - Asian versus European perceptions, for example · Overall, Tech’s image is very positive in Latin America, unfocussed in Asia and not particularly strong in Europe · Georgia Tech should consider using languages other than English

  4. Summary Findings ii. Attractive Fundraising Objectives/Needs · Providing Scholarships for International Students · Internationalizing the Georgia Tech Program · Supporting the U.S. Experience of International Students · Developing Technical Programs in Construction and Architecture

  5. Summary Findings Fundraising Objectives/Needs ·Building International Relationships with Georgia Tech Centers (eg Manufacturing) · Building Executive Programs, for example in ‘New Technology’ and ‘Latin American Business’ · Creating Company Chairs in Relevant Disciplines and Fields.

  6. Motivations for International Giving • ·A strengthened alumni link • ·Involvement on an internationally focused • Advisory Board • ·Association with Georgia Tech as a leading • institution • ·Corporate visit programs • ·Graduate recruitment to corporations • ·Use of challenges to multiply/generate • giving

  7. Conclusions · Strong potential volunteer support exists alongside indications of individual wealth, particularly in Latin America · Tech should firm up its international image and role as one of the world’s leading technical universities · Georgia Tech should do more to assist its international and U.S. students prepare for careers that will become increasingly international in character · The long term potential for a leading technical university in international fundraising is good, and the next ten years will be critical to ensuring that Georgia Tech takes advantage of current opportunities.

  8. Recommendations · Create an International Advisory Board · Adopt a Start-up Goal of $10 million over four years · Build International Prospect Research capacity · Strengthen the Alumni Program Internationally

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