Rudenstine flies to New York often to meet with the many Harvard alumni who live in that area.
Fineberg's "commitment has been comparable," to Rudenstine's, Boardman says.
Compared to presidents of the past, Rudenstine's involvement in the campaign is unprecedented. Nathan M. Pusey '28, whose presidency was considered extremely successful on the fundraising front, says he had to do far less than Rudenstine does.
"I was primarily just making speeches to groups of people," Pusey says.
The Routine
For the College, during non-campaign years donors just give toward an Annual Fund with a specific yearly goal. Most schools have similar programs.
The chief fundraisers when Harvard is not in the midst of a capital campaign are the alumni class committee chairs who encourage their classmates to give, especially at the time of class reunions. Many of these were high-profile campaign volunteers.
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