Benchmark: *Increase annual giving by X percent; increase the number of endowed gifts by X percent.
Metric 1: Standard metrics associated with ISU Foundation Reports to be applied to CAS fundraising.(e.g.,
number of new donors; repeat donors; amount given to annual fund; amount given to scholarships and
other endowments)
Metric 2: Standard Foundation report metrics to be applied at the departmental level
Metric 3: Amount donated by faculty members (+)
Action 1: Develop a fundraising strategic plan, in conjunction with the ISU foundation, for the CAS
Action 2: Create an external CAS dean’s board that has a fundraising mandate
Action 3: Create case statements for departments and programs so that specific fundraising needs are known
Action 4: Encourage CAS faculty to target their giving to CAS students and priorities