Donor Intent
Fund for Academic Renewal Provides Testimony on Donor Intent to Ohio House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC—On December 7, Emily Koons Jae, director of the American Council of […]
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Freedom of Expression
American Council of Trustees and Alumni With Braun Research, Inc., Survey of Major Donors to Davidson College
Preface Higher education must change its attitude toward alumni and higher education donors. […]
Donor Intent
Communicating Your Vision
Good communication is key to a rewarding giving experience. The Intelligent Donor’s Guide to College Giving explains that “donors and universities both benefit from clearly establishing donor intent in the gift agreement because it helps preclude potential misunderstandings about the purpose of...
Donor Intent
Does $471 Billion Deserve Respect?
Generosity continues to define the American people. Last year, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable giving surpassed $471 billion. This new milestone was announced with well-deserved fanfare and extensive media coverage. What...
Donor Intent
Donor intent should be better protected
Even with a gift agreement, donors have little recourse in the event of their intent being flouted. There are state Senate bills under review to change that. Philanthropy affects the lives of every American...
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How to Save Higher Education | Interview with Dr. Michael Poliakoff
Michael Poliakoff discusses how a new “woke” culture has caused a dramatic change in ethics, especially in higher education. He shows the valuable aspects and the flaws of this new way of thinking. As...
Donor Intent
Family wants donation to UW tennis program returned, claims it was misused
Nearly five years after a $500,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin tennis program, a family is attempting to get its money back, claiming the university misused it in a violation of donor intent....
Philanthropy
Time for nonprofits to develop DAF strategies
Donor-advised funds represent a growing portion of the charitable sector. Before we introduce new regulations, nonprofits should get more strategic about them. When I started a new role in fundraising, fresh out of college,...
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