FEDERATED CAMPAIGNS IN 1960 for 1961 BUDGETS

Sep 21, 2026

Compilation of news and notes related to federated fund-raising, highlighting performance of campaigns and the sources of contributions for 1961 budgets. Includes figures on totals raised, corporate and employee participation, and city or regional comparisons tied to unemployment and outcomes. Provides quotes from Henry T. Heald of the Ford Foundation on private and institutional responsibilities, and summarizes foundation activities and grants. Also covers fund-raising methods in Cleveland, independent colleges funding, and legal considerations for solicitation and charitable fundraising.

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FEDERATED CAMPAIGNS IN 1960 for 1961 BUDGETS

IN CLEVELAND

INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF AMERICA

REGARDING THE LAW AND SOLICITATIONS

For Education

A Compilation of News and Notes Related to Fund-Raising MAR 13’61 Volume 7 QUOTE # FEDERATED CAMPAIGNS IN 1960 for 1961 BUDGETS The Bulletin of THE AMERICAN ASS 0C1AT10N 0F FUN D-RAISING (OUN SEL 题ARYCROVE COLLTGE LIBRA败DETRCIT,MCHIGANB EAS CONO7KFMOVE March 14,1961 Number 4 "Far from implying a forfeit of private responsibilities,government expan-sion poses special challenges to individual initiative and ingenuity.While notentirely precluded from boldness and imagination,responsible government in ademocratic society,cannot habitually experiment and venture beyond public sentiment. "Thus,itis ever more the responsibility of individuals and institutions outsidegovernment to serve as the crucible in which new approaches are identified,andpromising ideas tested.It is as such crucibles...that national philanthropic founda-tions---and a number of resourceful local and regional philanthropies---serveAmerican society." Henry T.Heald,PresidentThe Ford Foundation Based on preliminary reports,these federated campaigns------Raised $470 million,an increase of $12 million,or 2.6 per cent over theprevious year; Approximately 85 per cent of the total came from corporations,executivesand employes.While corporate profits for the year fell 2 per cent,corporatecontributions to federated campaigns appear to have held the line,and in Bo stoneven went up 5 per cent; Adverse economic conditions were spotty but response to federated campaignswere not always affected.Muskegon with 10.4 per cent unemployment,had itsfirst victory in four years and raised 13 per cent more than in the previous year.Jackson,Mich.,which had a 9.5 per cent loss in employment,exceeded its previousyear's contribution by 1.6 per cent.Peoria,Niagara Falls,Saginaw,Gary,Pitt s-burgh,Baltimore,Young stown,Sharon and Bethlehem--all with unemploymentproblems--increased previous results. The lowest average results was in the New England area where 101.8 per centof the amount raised the previous year was obtained.The mid-west and the south-west had the highest averages of increase over the last year¹s results,each showing102.7. The median per capita gift was $2.93.In cities of 1 million and over popula-tion,the median per capita gift was $5.54,and in citie s of less than 25,000,itwas $2.41. FOUNDATIONS Russ ell Sage Fo undation expen ded $680,288 for progr am projects fo ryear ended September 30,and has m arket value of assets,$29,553,921...Albert Par vin,San Fr ancisco,establis hes foundation with $3 million in re-sources fo r workin educational field...Rockefeller Fou ndation announ cesgrants for fourth quarter of 1960 totaled $10,631,005...Cle veland F ounda tio nLibrary has been established,in cooper ation with Fou ndation Library Cen terof New Yo rk,to fu rnish source mat erial on philanthropic founda tio ns andtr usts. ## IN CLEVELAND There are three methods of fund raising for health and w elf are--theUnited Appeal,including local health and welfare agen cies and local chaptersof two nati onal health agencies;the He alth Fund of Cleveland wh ich has onecampaign for five nati onal health agencies;and sixindepe ndent campaignsfo r nati onal health agenc ies. All combined campaigns last year raised a tot al of $14,280,005 forhe alth and we lfa re. The United Appe al raised$12,218,153 including $1,476,957 for the Re dCros s,and $160,673 for Ce rebral Palsy. The Health Fund of Grea ter Cleveland raised $401,102 for Kidne y Diseas eFoun dation,Society for Crippled Children,Arthritis and Rheumatism Fo unda-tion,Diabetes Association and Cy stic Fibros is Fo undation. The indepe ndent campaigns raised a tot al of $2,037,911,which included$301,813 for the National Foun dation,$499,837 for the American Heart Ass o-ciati on,$437,423 for American Cancer Society,$36,863 for Multiple SclerosisFoun dation,Muscular Dy strophy Foundation $130,000,and Anti-TuberculosisSociety $231,975. ## INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF AME RICA Forty state associat

FAQs

What were the overall results of federated campaigns for 1961 budgets?

Based on preliminary reports, federated campaigns raised $470 million, an increase of $12 million (2.6%) over the previous year.

Where did most of the total contributions come from?

Approximately 85% of the total came from corporations, executives, and employes.

What legal and governance issues affected solicitation of charitable funds?

The document describes local control over solicitation permissions, questions about organizational motives and expenditures, proposed legislation to govern charitable fundraising, and requirements that fundraising approvals be denied if costs exceed set thresholds.

Sep 21, 2026

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