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 […]
WASHINGTON, DC—On December 7, Emily Koons Jae, director of the American Council of […]
Preface Higher education must change its attitude toward alumni and higher education donors. […]
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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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