Operating Budget RequestsUniversity Advancement

2013-2014

Base Funding forBack to Bellingham/Family Weekend

• Since 2010, evolved into a truly campus-wide event• Every college and nearly every department is

involved in some way• Great partnership with New Student Services and

Family Outreach • Provides engagement opportunities with former and

future students, parents and community members• More effective in connecting than Homecoming

2012 B2B – Statistics

• Over 7,700 people attended one or more B2B events• 1,600 people registered • 5,000 flyers distributed to Bellingham Public Schools• 60% of attendees stayed for more than one day• All hotels were completely sold out• $28k awarded from Whatcom County Tourism• First year to incorporate bus and billboard advertising

throughout I-5 corridor

Estimated Sources of Funds - 2013

Alumni Association 15,000$ Student Affairs 7,500 City of Bellingham 20,000 Corporate Sponsorship 7,500 Additional Donations 10,000 Registration Fees 10,000 Event Revenues 28,000 Other 3,000 Total 101,000$

Budget Request• $75,000 of annual base funding• Provides appropriate level of support to ensure high

quality event• Allows Alumni to plan more effectively• Will continue to work for donations and sponsorships• Any excess funds used for event or department

support as appropriate

And in case you missed it last year…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9WDLqcO4uE