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From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success ALADN Conference March 24, 2003 Facts about Furman • • • • • • Founded in 1826 Liberal arts college – “very selective” 2900 students 95% of undergraduates live on campus 200 faculty Located in Greenville, South Carolina From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success Overview of Project • Building highlights • Chronology Building Highlights • • • • • • 52,000 square feet of new space 70,000 square feet of renovated space 24 group study rooms 900 seats Multimedia Commons & Help Desk 24-hour study and computing area More Building Highlights • Wireless network access • Laptop check-out • Center for Collaborative Learning and Communication (CCLC) • Education Curriculum Center • Leisure reading and study areas From Vision to Construction Planning Phases Programmatic 1998 – 1999 Architect selected Schematic Fundraising Spring 1999 Spring 1999 – Fall 1999 Fall 1999 – Fall 2000 From Vision to Construction Continued Chronology of Project Design development Contract awarded Groundbreaking ceremony Construction begins Project complete Fall 2000 – Spring 2001 March 2002 May 2002 June 2002 Fall 2004 Forever Furman Campaign Facts • • • • • • Goal - $125 million Quiet phase 1996 – 1999 Public phase 1999 - 2002 $200.5 million in commitments From 35,000 donors $53.6 million in new campus facilities James B. Duke Library Expansion and Renovation • • • • • $23.8 million in gifts and pledges $9.5 million from the Duke Endowment $6 million $2 million Several $1 million From Vision to Construction Fundraising Milestones The Duke Endowment - $9.5 million Rinker Challenge The Charlie Peace Wing “Charlie’s Challenge” Other naming gifts Words of Advice • Not enough to have a noble cause • People need to be convinced • “We fit Furman’s plans into people’s hopes and dreams” • Fundraising volunteers must take ownership Most Effective Publication • • • • • “Just in time” Tailored to donor Case statement Continually updated Delivered in person Library Director’s Role • • • • • Demonstrate the need Create the vision Communicate the vision Plan the building Participate in fundraising opportunities Demonstrating the Need The James B. Duke Library Building Project Why? James B. Duke Library Facility Inadequacies • • • • • Insufficient seating No group study rooms No 24-hour study area No computer facilities for writing papers No hands-on library instruction room Comparison with Peers Percentage of Students Seated Davidson- 40% Trinity- 40% Washington & Lee - 34% Wake Forest - 23% Furman - 13% James B. Duke Library More Facility Inadequacies • Substandard – – – – – – Lighting Air circulation Fire escape routes Office space for librarians and support staff Space for archives and special collections Faculty carrels Building Highlights • • • • • • 52,000 square feet of new space 70,000 square feet of renovated space 24 group study rooms 900 seats Multimedia Commons & Help Desk 24-hour study and computing area More Building Highlights • Wireless network access • Laptop check-out • Center for Collaborative Learning and Communication (CCLC) • Education Curriculum Center • Leisure reading and study areas Artist Renderings • East exterior (front) http://library.furman.edu/building/images/eastnew.jpg • West exterior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/westexterior2.jpg • North exterior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/northexterior.jpg • North interior http://library.furman.edu/building/images/northinterior.jpg The Future Library will be… • A place conducive to collaboration & contemplation • A place that fosters engaged learning • The hub of intellectual life on campus • Deeply digital and enduringly physical From Vision to Construction Communicating the Vision Vision for the Future of the Furman University Libraries The Case for the James B. Duke Library Telling “the story” at every opportunity Forums for students and faculty Presentations to Trustees, Advisory Council, Parents Council, Alumni Council, etc. Lots of “good press” Library Building Project Information Building project information http://library.furman.edu/building/ Up-to-Date Library Conditions http://library.furman.edu/icu/ Role of the Library Director How important is the participation of the Library Director in fund raising for a building project? Answer: Absolutely critical. Lessons Learned (thus far) • • • • Ask “experienced ones” for advice Be ready and willing to speak to groups Don’t be discouraged with setbacks Forge good relationships with your Development Office From Vision to Construction: Building Fund Raising Success ALADN Conference March 24, 2003 Back Back Back Back Back Back