The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Education

Financier Gives $30-Million to Expand Science Prizes

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Supporting young talent, says the National Academy of Sciences donor, is an investment in "developing the future."

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Give USC $70-Million

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The two music producers gave $35-million each to start a program to help students become entrepreneurs.

Businessman Gives $110-Million to Help Graduate Students

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Charles Munger donated the money to the University of Michigan to help avoid what he calls the balkanization of academe.

Education Charity Grows by Aggressively Seeking Government Aid

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Citizen Schools expanded its services to eight states in large part by focusing on ways to attract money from local school districts and federal programs that serve needy students.

Education Fund Appoints Former College President as New CEO

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Judith Shapiro, a retired leader of Barnard, is taking over as head of the Teagle Foundation.

Preschool Programs Could Get Lift From Obama Plan

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The federal government would spend $2-billion next year to ensure all kids from needy families participate in early-learning programs.

Boston Effort Boosts Number of Hispanic Kids in Catholic Schools

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Foundations are paying a big chunk of the bill to help more Latinos attend parochial institutions.

Charging for Its Services Helped Charity Win Over Foundation

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT

CollegeSpring showed donors it had a sustainable financial plan and lots of demand from low-income students in need of tutoring for the SAT college-entrance exam.

Charity Creates Its Own Evaluation Tools and Wins New Grants

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT

The News Literacy Project conducts surveys of the students and teachers it serves, and the findings offer a powerful way to persuade donors to give.

Small Gifts, Young Supporters, and Smart Spending Pay Off

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Pencils of Promise has built 101 schools in developing countries, largely financed by people who can't afford to write big checks.

Nonprofit Rallies Scholars to Influence Big Decisions

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The Tobin Project won a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur award for creativity and effectiveness and is seen as model for sparking solutions to problems in a low-cost way.

University Contest Brings in $7-Million, Mostly in a Day

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Columbia University challenged its 16 schools to see which one could produce the most for the institution's annual fund.

Gifts to U.S. Colleges Rose 2.3% in 2012, Narrowly Outpacing Inflation

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:16:00 EST

The growth was well below 2011's 8.2-percent rise and, when adjusted for inflation, came to an increase of just 0.2 percent, says the Council for Aid to Education.

Sortable Table: Money Raised by Colleges, 2011-12

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST

Summary fundraising totals for selected higher-education systems.

Tech Entrepreneur’s Big Gift Creates Impact-Investing Center

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

James Lee Sorenson has donated $13-million to help the University of Utah start a unit to conduct research and give students a chance to work with social entrepreneurs.

A University Offers Flexibility and Financial Rewards to Keep Fundraisers Happy

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Furman University offers bonuses every six months to people who meet or exceed their goals for getting donations. It also offers work-at-home options.

Businessman Gives $50-Million to Swarthmore College

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Eugene Lang wants his alma mater to build engineering and science facilities.

Target Chooses Schools to Help, Then Gives Money, Expertise and Volunteers

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST

As part of its $1-billion pledge to aid education, the retailer offers it design and construction employees to renovate school libraries.

How Target Evaluates Its Education Grants

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST

Target Pledges $1-Billion to Education, but Some Question Its Impact

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST

The commitment is one of the most ambitious in history, but some critics say the company's nut-and-bolts approach might not make a lasting difference.

Tax Credits for Gifts That Support Private-School Scholarships Raise Eyebrows

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST

At least 11 states offer the incentives, which some critics say is a back-door way to channel government money to religious organizations.

Grant Makers Support Big-Picture Solutions to Harassment

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Foundations are seeking ways to end the culture that creates bullying, in part by looking at how to change school policies and teach kids conflict-mediation skills.

Donors Give $20-Million to Washington U. for Psychiatric Research

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Andrew Taylor, who made his fortune running rental-car companies, and his wife, Barbara have now committed a total of $70-million to the university.

American Indian College Fund Announces New Leader

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Cheryl Crazy Bull, former president of Northwest Indian College, replaced Richard B. Williams, who is retiring.

Venture Capitalist Gives Nearly $117-Million to Oxford U.

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Michael Moritz wants his gift, and those of others who match his donation, to pay tuition for all needy students who attend the British institution.

Showing Teachers How to Raise Money Pays Off

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Youth Speaks, a nonprofit that brings poetry and spoken-word performances into schools, realized teachers were the group's best cheerleaders.