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