Date Approved
6-30-1999
Embargo Period
8-1-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Public Relations
Department
Public Relations & Advertising
College
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
Advisor
Bagin, Don
Subject(s)
Rowan University--Alumni and alumnae; College graduates--Charitable contributions
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine from Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors why they do not give to the University and what, in their view, the University can do to encourage them to give.
Using a mail questionnaire, based on a literature review, interviews with fund raising, alumni and research professionals at Rowan, the author surveyed 110 Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors. The data was hand-coded and analyzed using the Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS).
A majority of non-donors had a fulfilling experience at Glassboro State-Rowan University, felt the University has improved since they graduated and give to other organizations. Most alumni non-donors have visited the University more than twice since graduating, though few have attended alumni events.
Lack of connection to the University and availability of money when solicited were the prominent reasons cited by non-donors for not giving to their alma mater. Clear articulation of specific needs, impact of alumni gifts and cultivating the alumni before and after they graduate, are some ways the University can motivate non-donors to become donors.
Recommended Citation
Kanyi, Titus Kamau, "A study to determine why Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors do not give to the university and what the university can do to encourage them to become donors" (1999). Theses and Dissertations. 1828.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1828
