Deck 21: Nonprofit, Health, and Education

Question 1

The practice where organizations file suits seeking court rulings favorable to their projects is referred to as

A) lobbying.
B) litigation.
C) motion.
D) reconciliation.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The world's largest foundation is the:

A) Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
B) Ford Foundation
C) Gates Foundation
D) Lilly Endowment

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Nonprofit organizations are often referred to as:

A) advocacy groups
B) charities
C) public interest groups
D) lobbying groups

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The greatest determinant of a student's allegiance to the institution is

A) success of athletic teams.
B) quality of teaching.
C) family associations with the institution.
D) affinity with campus clubs and organizations.

Question 5

In general,professional associations are:

A) national in scope.
B) regulated by the government.
C) dominated by one corporation.
D) concerned primarily with membership.

Question 6

Connecting people on the Internet is a fund-raising technique known as:

A) crowdfunding.
B) social media capital gain
C) automated fundraising.
D) robocalling.

Question 7

Terms such as "patron" or "founder" indicate

A) historical significance.
B) level of authority within the organization.
C) size/value of gift.
D) those who establish charitable programs.

Question 8

about three-quarters of all charitable giving in the United States comes from

A) government-affiliated organizations.
B) individual sources.
C) foundations.
D) corporations.

Question 9

What is the primary reason for people to volunteer and donate money?

A) ego satisfaction
B) prestige
C) to help less fortunate people
D) because they feel guilty

Question 10

In a capital campaign,funding emphasis is placed on

A) employees at the chosen site.
B) substantial gifts from corporations and individuals.
C) square footage and building costs versus amount of local population.
D) smaller to moderate donations from individuals.

Question 11

The chief public relations officer of a college of university is the

A) provost.
B) communications director.
C) president.
D) chairperson of the board of trustees.

Question 12

Which of the following is a basic audience for hospitals?

A) capital donors
B) pregnant women
C) administrative staffs
D) the elderly

Question 13

This office is primarily responsible for the prestige and financial support of an educational institution.

A) registrar
B) president's office
C) development
D) public relations

Question 14

Which is NOT typically under the auspices of a university public relations director?

A) special events
B) publications
C) fund-raising efforts
D) news service

Question 15

At most public and private universities,fund-raising:

A) is done in a tight window/calendar frame.
B) is dependent primarily on government assistance.
C) has increased dramatically in recent years.
D) is now done primarily through social media.

Question 16

A local chamber of commerce serves what primary purpose?

A) as a public relations arm of city government.
B) a lobbying group.
C) an activist group.
D) an advocacy group.

Question 17

Which one of the following is a trade association?

A) Automobile Manufacturers Association
B) American Consumer Foods Association
C) American Library Association
D) National Association of Home Builders

Question 18

When the Environmental Defense Fund joined a task force with McDonald's regarding the chain's solid waste problem,they performed a public relations technique known as

A) litigation.
B) issues management.
C) social activism.
D) reconciliation.

Question 19

A critical benefit for nonprofit groups is that they are

A) tax-exempt.
B) free from government intervention.
C) affiliated with the Ad Council.
D) the most desired audience for media gatekeepers.

Question 20

In general,labor unions:

A) represent only one corporation.
B) focus primarily on upgrading skills through continuing education.
C) represent the interests of an entire industry.
D) experienced significant membership gains since 1978.

Question 21

In a structured capital campaign,the majority of the money raised comes from modest individual contributions.

Question 22

Why is development so important to a non-profit? What are some primary ways that they go about getting money to pay the bills? Would you consider working for a nonprofit? Why or why not?

Question 23

A patron is someone who receives and/or benefits from donations.

Question 24

Good morale for faculty and staff comes primarily through better technology and more reliable infrastructure at the workplace.

Question 25

Most large institutions regularly monitor the state legislature.

Question 26

Most large educational institutions have abandoned seeking money from government.

Question 27

An important component of any nonprofit is development.

Question 28

A business bureau is an association of businesspersons,often joined by professionals,who work to improve their city's commercial climate and to publicize its attractions.

Question 29

The most rich source for donations in higher education is generally considered to be

A) alumni.
B) sports fan.
C) state legislators.
D) lottery funds.

Question 30

Note any new or proposed major buildings on your campus.Research how any structured capital campaigns were involved in funding these projects.Were there any "naming rights" involved for key donors or famed individuals.Are there seminar rooms or areas within the structure that are "named" or sponsored?

Question 31

Does (or did)your high school have a "formal" public relations office or structure,and who is responsible for working with key publics? Cite instances in which a trained practitioner could have aided in a situation that turned into a problem or even a major crisis.

Question 32

The most visible aspect of a university public relations program is its news bureau.

Question 33

Oftentimes,staffers in a trade association lobby for or against legislation.

Question 34

Universities are tax-exempt.

Question 35

The mission of religious organization is to convert people.

Question 36

American Red Cross is an example of a social service agency.