Although education is eligible for high level philanthropic funding, it receives only $4.5 billion, or 15.5 percent of private contributions. This article presents four steps to help school board members secure their fair share of private funding, including making the commitment, enlarging philanthropic understanding, developing rapport, and…

One way to channel support to schools from local businesses is to invite them to donate funds to school libraries. Soliciting their assistance also increases the number of supporters within the community. (MLF)

Many corporations, foundations, and individual donors are committed to supporting public education. Solicitation of grants and gifts from individuals is practically nonexistent in the public schools. Few board members or school administrators know whom to ask for them. Offers some fund-raising tactics and sources for funding opportunities. (MLF)

Three independent television producers are broadcasting free, daily noncommercial programs for classroom use. Describes programs and provides names and telephone numbers of contact persons. (MLF)

Through a partnership between the school district and business and industry in Prince George County (MD) a new teacher recruitment program was developed that is one of the most successful in the country. (MD)

Corporate America is changing the shape of school-business partnership. Offers tips to board members on how to open the door to two-way partnerships with the business community. Summarizes a number of existing programs and describes a proposed computerized information system--"Wordlink"--that reports student achievements to employers. (MLF)

The percentage of foundation support to elementary and secondary level schools from both corporate and private sources is increasing. Projects that call for systemwide reform and/or are collaborative are more likely to be funded. Offers tips and tactics for seeking grants. (MLF)

Teenagers are the target audience for Whittle Communication's "Channel One" news show and its commercials. Critics are calling the trade of equipment for commercials a "Trojan horse." Advice, culled from several sources, is offered to boards of education regarding the issue of whether commercial television belongs in schools.…

A partnership between Mount Holyoke College and a cash-starved school system led to the opening of Holyoke Magnet Middle School for the Arts. Only 20 percent of the school's budget is funded by the district; more than $500,000 is raised from outside public and private sources. Offers fund-raising tips. (MLF)