Bill Heim Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS036
Scope and Contents
Client Files, 1979-1998, consist of files on individual clients that are arranged alphabetically. The client files are the most substantial portion of the collection. These files contain feasibility studies; correspondence; campaign materials; and background information such as annual reports, brochures, histories, and paraphernalia published by the client.
Professional Development Records, 1982-1997, consist of reports and publications prepared by the Bill Heim Company to introduce their services to potential clients and speeches given by Bill Heim at professional organization meetings.
Professional Development Records, 1982-1997, consist of reports and publications prepared by the Bill Heim Company to introduce their services to potential clients and speeches given by Bill Heim at professional organization meetings.
Dates
- 1964 - 1998
Creator
- Heim, William G. (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public except for records less than five years old.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Biographical / Historical
The Bill Heim Company provides management and fundraising advice to the leaders of American not-for-profit organizations. The company counsels staff and volunteers at schools, colleges, and universities; historical societies; cultural arts, youth, business, professional, and sports organizations; and foundations. They help the organization achieve a better understanding of its programs and value by conducting market research feasibility studies. They then compile and analyze the data make recommendations for action by the company. The services the Bill Heim Company provides are used for financial management, designing and directing fundraising campaigns, expanding membership, and program development.
William G. Heim, company chairman, founded the company in 1973 with twenty-three years of experience in public relations, in raising money, and in directing the fundraising program of the Ohio State University. In 1981, Rita A. Fuerst merged her marketing services firm with the Bill Heim Company. She acted successively as Vice President, President, and director of the company until 1996 when she took a seat on the Board of Directors.
William G. Heim, company chairman, founded the company in 1973 with twenty-three years of experience in public relations, in raising money, and in directing the fundraising program of the Ohio State University. In 1981, Rita A. Fuerst merged her marketing services firm with the Bill Heim Company. She acted successively as Vice President, President, and director of the company until 1996 when she took a seat on the Board of Directors.
Extent
17.0 Cubic Feet (16 cartons and 1 flat box)
Overview
The Bill Heim Company provides management and fundraising advice to the leaders of American not-for-profit organizations. The company counsels staff and volunteers at schools, colleges, and universities; historical societies; cultural arts, youth, business, professional, and sports organizations; and foundations. The company's services are used for designing and directing fundraising and membership campaigns, expanding membership, and for program development.
The collection contains correspondence, survey reports, speeches, and publications.
The collection contains correspondence, survey reports, speeches, and publications.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Bill Heim, June 1998, A1997/98-023 and October 2000, A2000/01-010.
Bibliography
- American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc. Member Directory. New York: American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc., 1995.
General
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- American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel
- Educational fund raising
- Fund raisers (Persons) -- United States
- Fund raising -- United States
- Fund raising consultants -- United States
- Heim, William G. (Associated name)
- Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (Client)
- Knox College (Galesburg, Ill.) (Client)
- National 4-H Council (U.S.) (Client)
- National Rifle Association of America (Client)
- National Society of Fund Raising Executives
- Nonprofit organizations -- Finance
- North Dakota State University (Client)
- Purdue University Calumet (Client)
- South Dakota State University (Client)
- Universities and colleges -- Public relations
Creator
- Heim, William G. (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Bill Heim Company Records, 1964-1998
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Brenda L. Burk, Sue King, and Debra Brookhart.
- Date
- 2004-11
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Philanthropic Studies Archives Repository
Contact:
IUPUI University Library
755 W. Michigan St.
Room 0133
Indianapolis IN 46202 USA
317-274-4064
speccoll@iupui.edu
IUPUI University Library
755 W. Michigan St.
Room 0133
Indianapolis IN 46202 USA
317-274-4064
speccoll@iupui.edu