Operating Budget Requests University Advancement

Base Funding for Back 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

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…