Beyond the Ivied Halls, Endowments Suffer

Some of America's universities are looking to sell parts of their investment portfolios privately, in order to preserve their rapidly eroding endowments.

Full-text article by Claire Cain Miller and Geraldine Fabrikant available via The New York Times, 11.25.08.

Most Small Companies Make Charitable Donations, Survey Finds

Small businesses give generously to charity, contributing 6 percent of their profits, on average, to nonprofit organizations.

Full-text article by Caroline Preston available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 11.20.08.

Americans Rate Charity Gifts a Priority This Holiday Season

Despite concerns about the economy, Americans are not planning on cutting back on their charitable giving.

Full-text article by Caroline Preston available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 11.18.08.

A Wealth of Data, and Nobody in Charge

While chief privacy officer is a well-recognized title in the corporate world, higher education has been slow to follow the trend, despite the large amounts of highly sensitive information colleges retain.

Full-text article by Lisa Guernsey available via The Chronicle of Higher Education, 11.21.08.

Playing the Numbers Game

U.S. demographics are undergoing dramatic shifts, and advancing institutional interests in this new landscape will require a better understanding of the values that drive different people.

Full-text article by John Pulley available via CASE, November/December 2008 issue of CURRENTS. {Subscription only}

Jobless Numbers: Why Fund Raisers Should Keep an Eye on Them

Fund raisers should keep a close eye on joblessness statistics. Those numbers will determine just how challenging fund raising in the bad economy will be, according to a new report.

Full-text article by Holly Hall available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 11.11.08.

Americans Plan to Cut Back Holiday Spending, But Not Giving

Americans may be cutting back on their holiday spending because of the economy, but they still plan to give to charity, according to a survey conducted for PayPal.

Full-text article by Caroline Preston available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 11.07.08.