Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Development Office"
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| − | The Development Office was created to coordinate existing fundraising drives for BYU. It was officially a volunteer organization. In spring of 1969, the Development Office was organized on a broad national basis, and in 1972 the responsibility was passed on to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in order to also benefit existing church colleges | + | The Development Office was created to coordinate existing fundraising drives for BYU. It was officially a volunteer organization. In spring of 1969, the Development Office was organized on a broad national basis, and in 1972 the responsibility was passed on to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in order to also benefit existing church colleges. |
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Revision as of 14:59, 22 December 2010
The Development Office was created to coordinate existing fundraising drives for BYU. It was officially a volunteer organization. In spring of 1969, the Development Office was organized on a broad national basis, and in 1972 the responsibility was passed on to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in order to also benefit existing church colleges.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Development
Brigham Young University. Development Department
Brigham Young University. Development Council
Description
Established: 1966
Abolished: 1972
Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1972)
Functions
The Development Office handled private charitable contributions to the university and rewards to donors and friends.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Development Office was officially a volunteer organization. When it was organized nationally in 1969, chairmen and committees were assigned to each of 12 divided sections of the U.S. to gather contributions from their specific areas. At this time, the majority of the National Executive Committee previously leading this initiative were released from service.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1966-1972)
Associated Archival Materials
Annual Report, 1978-79. (UA 930)
What You Should Know About Making A Pooled Income Fund Gift To The Church: Presented As A Financial Planning Service. (BX 8608 .A1a no.1484)
Addresses From The Eleventh Annual Development Conference, June 26-28, 1974, Ricks College. (BX 8608 .A1a no.3832)
Sources
Register To The Brigham Young University Centennial History Collection, 1942-1985 (UA 930)
Ensign, Jan. 1983, pg. 78 (Church Education Development; est. 1971; successor to Brigham Young University Office of University Development, which was established in 1966)
UPB Files
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00460
LCCN: no2009055022
Creator: UPB