The College Donor Digest

Featuring news, research, and tips for alumni and college donors.

Folded newspaper with coffee cup and glasses on desk — financial news and charitable giving insights blog

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Remembering Charles Feeney, the man who gave his fortune away

Rebecca Richards

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10 Questions to Ask Before You Give

Emily Burden Rees

Q&A with Meg Cline, University of Illinois Foundation

Emily Koons Jae

Large group of Morehouse College students in suits posing with Oprah Winfrey at campus event

When Hollywood Helps Higher Education

Emily Burden Rees

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What Are Oases of Excellence?

Emily Burden Rees

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Glossary of Academic Job Titles

Emily Burden Rees

Americans’ Charitable Grit

Emily Burden Rees

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Unique Gifts to Higher Education

Rebecca Richards

Robert and Barbara Frick standing in front of their portrait at the Frick Forum dedication wall

Intelligent College Giving: Bob and Barbara Frick

Rebecca Richards

Andrey D. Ukhov, Ph.D., receiving recognition as the first Pizzagalli Chair of Free Enterprise, shaking hands during award ceremony with medal around his neck.

Angelo Pizzagalli Endows a Chair at University of Vermont

Emily Koons Jae