Fundraising

An increased focus on fund-raising meets a surging stock market to create ideal conditions for campaigns.

Could there be a worse day to be punished for athletic improprieties than the day you are announcing a mammoth fund-raising campaign? UNC almost found out.

Rural community colleges grapple with nonacademic barriers that hinder their students from staying and completing.

Medical researchers say UC Irvine is advancing junk science by taking funds from wealthy donors who favor nontraditional therapies.

Donald J. Farish offers a philanthropic suggestion to the billionaire: award transformative gifts to colleges.

Survey of advancement officers finds that they visit with potential donors less than they believe they should, and are evaluated on inputs rather than outcomes.

U of Louisville didn’t try to defend itself over harsh criticisms of its foundation. But when NCAA faulted powerful coach for failing to prevent a prostitution scandal, it was another matter.