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To Alienate or to Advance?
Colleges' advancement strategies can either connect with an increasingly diverse donor base, or can turn them off, writes Noah D. Drezner.
Crowdfunding Academic Research
In the face of increased competition and diminishing federal funding, some academic researchers are turning to crowdfunding platforms to raise money.
How to Weigh the Future
Swarthmore, under pressure to divest from fossil fuels, puts the price tag at about $200 million over 10 years, saying removing its investments would require a fundamental shift in how the college manages its endowment.
Reaching Alumni
With budget cuts leaving many of them with shortfalls, some community colleges are dedicating new attention to staying connected to their graduates.
It’s Only Getting Hotter
After winning over boards of some small colleges, movement to divest endowments from fossil fuel companies gains momentum. But while pressure is likely to increase, wealthy institutions worry about financial cost.
The Struggling Seminaries
Sudden, deep cuts at the largest Lutheran seminary illustrate the challenges facing theological schools across denominations.
Fund-Raising the Bar
Vanderbilt has seen average student debt decline due to “singular focus” on fund raising for need-based financial aid, a potential model for other universities. Hopkins has taken similar approach.
Giving to Colleges Up 2.3%
Increase only marginally exceeds rate of inflation, survey finds.