University presidents play a key role in
raising funds for their institutions. These roles are well
documented, and yet many presidents face challenges in
raising adequate funds for their institutions. The
presidents successes are measured by the dollar amounts
they raise. Theodore Hesburgh is one university president
who raised millions of dollars for the University of Notre
Dame. At the time of his retirement in 1987, alumni giving
was about 70% of the total funds received by the
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