Herpetologist Robert F. Inger (standing) and visiting scientist Yang Datong, of the People's Republic of China, view frog specimens in 

 collection storeroom. The Department of Zoology hosted nearly 1, 500 professional visitors from 1981 to 1985. William Burlingham photo. 



* Private support: In addition to strengthening its sup- 

 port from the business community and foundations, 

 Field Museum must dramatically increase the number of 

 individual givers to the Museum. To increase individual 

 support of the Museum, we will institute a more active 

 membership program to involve more people in the 

 Museum and interest groups to build their commitment. 



* Public support: Continued support from the Park Dis- 

 trict is essential, along with support from the State of 

 Illinois. 



* Earned Income: We will increase earned income by 

 increasing the number of visitors, our charges, and by 

 improving the museum services for which we charge. 



* Endowment: We will maintain the endowment's cur- 



rent percentage of our support through capital contribu- 

 tions and investment management. 

 * Joint programs: Because Field Museum's financial re- 

 sources for research are limited, we must strengthen our 

 relationships through joint programs with universities, 

 national laboratories and related governmental research 

 agencies. 



To marshall these resources the Museum has em- 

 barked on an ambitious capital campaign — Time Future 

 from Time Past. 



These Centennial Directions require dedicated 

 staff, volunteers and friends who are committed to being 

 the best. Armed with a vision and a realistic plan, Field 

 Museum will meet the challenge of its second century. 



