To build ties with alumni, international schools have to go the distance—literally.

Recent events have cast a shadow over  the practice of philanthropy in education. We’re here to state: the vast majority of philanthropic contributions are made by generous and committed donors who believe in the mission of the institutions in which they invest, and whose affiliations support and positively influence the reputation of those institutions.  Read more . . .

VSE data spanning nine years reveals higher returns for higher investments.

Advancement is always changing—and that’s what makes it exciting, says Shanna Hocking, associate vice president of individual giving at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

In February, Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced a new bill (H.R. 1260) to establish a universal charitable deduction. Like the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), the bill would create an above-the-line deduction for non-itemizers. Text for the bill has not yet been released publicly.

Giving to higher education reached nearly $47 billion in 2018, a 7 percent increase from 2017 and the highest amount ever reported.

Two reports released in the fall of 2018 provide encouraging news and strategic insights for fundraisers.

Are you only focusing on wealth and inclination of prospective donors or are you looking to build relationships and explore the big ideas and partnerships?

Philanthropy in America—and giving to education specifically—is the strongest it has ever been, according to the just-released report.