University System of Georgia Strategic Plan
Strategic Goal Five:
Maintain affordability so that money is not a barrier to participation in
the benefits of higher education.
Strategic Plan in Action
Challenge
In anticipation of a larger, more diverse student population, the USG will explore alternative funding sources.
Action
Establish Systemwide project on philanthropy and implement recommendations.
Baseline Measure & Targets
| Activities for Implementation | Baseline Measure | 2009 Target | 2010 Target | 2011 Target | 2012 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish institution fundraising baseline. | Baseline established in Philanthropy report: $2.843B. See Philanthropy report. |
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| Require institutions to participate in VSE annual survey of philanthropy. | 2006-2007: 19 USG institutions participated. | 35 institutions | |||
| Develop peer comparators for fundraising purposes. | Comparators being developed. Due May 1, 2009. |
Comparators set by 2/09. | |||
| Require institutional plans for fundraising. Plans will include three-year targets and a plan to increase need-based financial assistance for students. | College participation rate for Georgia students from low income families (2006) 20.1% | Plans due to sector heads by 5/1/09. Determine target for increase in low-income students. |
Annual review of fundraising goals | Annual review of fundraising goals | |
| USG will sponsor professional development activities to enhance capacity for fundraising. | Under development | Develop professional development training opportunities | |||
| Board will advocate for a revised state matching gift program to maximize institutional gifts. | Under consideration |