Advancement - Development Highlights
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

The Faculty / Staff Annual Giving Campaign

Georgia State University faculty and staff are committed to the University and its mission. This is demonstrated in many ways, but none more than the level of support given to the Annual Fund. Last year, 77% of the university's faculty and staff were contributors. In the Andrew Young School, more than 85% of our faculty and staff gave to the university. Some colleges and universities celebrate when 20% of their faculty and staff support them financially. At Georgia State and the Andrew Young School, we continue to work to increase the level of giving.

Friendraising in 2001

The year 2001 was a banner year for the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in friendraising and awareness building. In March, we honored Andrew Young on his 69th birthday with a weekend long celebration. On Friday, March 9, we held a Foreign Policy Symposium at Ebenezer Baptist Church. More than 1800 people attended, hearing Ambassador Young and President Bill Clinton discuss how foreign policies that balance economic development and social progress are vital to creating wealth and improving people's lives throughout the world, particularly in developing nations. That evening, 1600 people filled Centennial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel for a gala black-tie dinner. Co-hosted by Maya Angelou and Harry Belafonte, this celebration of the life and legacy of Andrew Young attracted more than 1600 people, including Governor Roy Barnes, Evander Holyfield, U.S. Senator Max Cleland, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Johnnie Cochran, Ray Charles, actress Cecily Tyson, and corporate leaders from across the country. For many of these guests, it was their first exposure to Georgia State University and to the Andrew Young School.

The following morning, in a ceremony at the Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, International Boulevard was renamed Andrew Young International Boulevard.

A Steering Committee of dedicated volunteers, led by Carolyn Young and Dianne Wisner, worked for more than a year to plan this gala event.

Our policies, programs and projects continue to reach a wide range of people, not only in the Atlanta region, but throughout the United States and the world. The positive impact of these efforts continues to be felt as we attract students, donors and friends.

In this year's U.S. News and World Report, the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies was ranked 6th in public financing and budgeting, and 7th in city management and urban policy, in a survey of 108 graduate schools of policy. We have come a long way in the five years since we were founded. As our reputation continues to grow, so, too, will our circle of friends and supporters.

Fundraising in 2001

One of our goals in 2001 was to increase the endowment of the Andrew Young School. The Andrew Young Birthday Celebration was a financial as well as a social success. Thanks to an incredible effort by the teams responsible for corporate sponsorships and ticket sales for the gala, the Andrew Young School increased its endowment by $1,300,000.

Efforts to reach and connect with our alumni base are beginning to show results. Each year we see increased contributions to the Annual Fund from our alumni, as well as from our faculty and staff. We know this means that our programs have relevance and are valued by our graduates.

Corporate and Foundation Giving

In 2001, the Andrew Young School received almost $33,000,000, funding 111 programs and projects in every center and department within the college. This funding came from a variety of sources including the state and Federal governments, corporations, foundations, nonprofit associations, and other colleges and universities.

United Parcel Service awarded the college a $250,000 grant in support of the Children's Policy Center. This year, the second installment of $125,000 was received.

The first gift of 30 airline tickets from Delta Air Lines was received. These tickets were used to support student travel in our international programs.

The Andrew Young Endowment Fund received several large donations, including a gift of $150,000 from The Andreas Foundation, $150,000 from The Bank of America Foundation, and a $25,000 gift from the Eastman Kodak Charitable Trust.

Memorial and Honorary Scholarships

Endowment

Our endowment will continue to grow and so will our impact on the lives and futures of policy leaders and scholars in Georgia and around the world.