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...
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,...
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,...
“This is not only life changing. This is life giving,” said Anthony E. Munroe, president of Borough of Manhattan Community College. “Not just to the institution but to the tens of thousands of students...
A Freedom of Information Act request from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni concerning an endowment gift to the University of Michigan has led to a lawsuit against the school for not responding. ...
A recent gift to California Lutheran University shows how donors and recipients can work together to marry the donor’s vision and the university’s needs. Giving well can be a challenge for donors who want...
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni is suing the University of Michigan after the public research university did not fully produce documents sought under a public records request filed 11 months ago. ACTA,...
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