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Report Documents Rise of ‘Donor Collectives’ in College Sports
New York Times identifies 120 groups raising tens of millions of dollars for players and teams, reshaping the economics of big-time football and raising tax and gender equity issues.
‘Cancel Culture’ or Fundraising Gone Awry?
A Republican former congressman helped raise nearly $1 million to fund a center in his name at California Lutheran University. Now he’s suing the institution, and donors want refunds.
Creating an Evergreen Fundraising Communications Strategy
The time between campaigns offers a unique opportunity to focus on branding.
A Tiny Kansas College’s Billion-Dollar Gift
McPherson College has joined several small liberal arts colleges in the country with large endowments. Observers say the gift is a “dramatic” example of fundraising success.
Hope College Bets on Tuition-Free Program
Hope College lets a small group of students attend for free and asks them to donate money to the institution after they graduate. An effort to raise $1 billion to expand the pilot program campuswide is going slowly.
Donor Drama Costs Coastal Carolina Major Gift
Dealing With Disreputable Donors
Bard College president Leon Botstein met with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on multiple occasions, raising thorny ethical questions about accepting donations.
When Critics Come for the President
Whittier College’s president resigned last week amid rampant criticism from alumni and employees. Other embattled presidents have succumbed to similar pressures, while some remain in place.