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American Council of Trustees and Alumni With Braun Research, Inc., Survey of Major Donors to Davidson College
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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...
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A Gift By Any Other Name
Donors—and nonprofits—had cause to celebrate this June when the Supreme Court upheld donor privacy. In the 6-3 decision, Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, the court struck down a California law requiring nonprofit organizations to provide...
Philanthropy
Philanthropy: A 2020 Success Story
Philanthropy in a pandemic, as it turns out, is as good as it gets. Giving USA recently released its annual report on the nation’s charitable giving in 2020, with the total exceeding $471 billion. What follows is a...
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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...
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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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Four Ways Philanthropy can Protect Free Speech on Campus
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has long advocated for a campus culture that promotes intellectual diversity, open inquiry, and free expression. The unfettered pursuit of truth is the lifeblood of higher education,...
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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...
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