Funding and Fundraising

Since these issues are in the foreground of many debates on faculty development, foundation funding might be sought to support and expand our initial program, should it be justified. The APSA has provided initial funding in the form of set-up costs and is providing the critical staff time necessary to coordinate activities, provide information online, assist in preparation and submission of external grants, etc. Eventually, however, we hope that external funding and contributions can fund much of the mentoring program, with minimal APSA contribution. The NSF Advance Program may be one source of external funding.

Susan Clarke (clarkes@colorado.edu) is the Task Force member in charge of investigating additional funding sources more widely. We encourage members willing to help Clarke form the nucleus of a group to investigate funding sources and prepare such a grant in conjunction with APSA staff.

Beyond these efforts, we are suggesting the APSA establish a fund to which APSA members could make contributions in honor of a beloved mentor. This money could go toward financing the mentor program and the honoree's name could be posted listed in relevant APSA material identifying bequests.

Volunteers with fundraising experience are particularly welcome. Please contact Linda Lopez at llopez@apsanet.org or clarkes@colorado.edu.