Universities Raised a Staggering Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year, Despite a Tepid Stock Market

Universities Raised a Staggering Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year, Despite a Tepid Stock Market

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s latest survey shows that last fiscal year, universities raised the second highest total since CASE started keeping track. We walk through key findings with the report’s author.

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A Fortunate Spike in Higher Ed Giving, Plus Five Other Takeaways from the Last Fiscal Year

A Fortunate Spike in Higher Ed Giving, Plus Five Other Takeaways from the Last Fiscal Year

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education found that the stock market peaked in late 2021, just as donors were reaching for their checkbooks. We dig into other findings, including the return of familiar giving habits.

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“A Perfect Storm.” Higher Ed Institutions Raised a Record Amount in the 2020–21 Fiscal Year

“A Perfect Storm.” Higher Ed Institutions Raised a Record Amount in the 2020–21 Fiscal Year

A new report from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education found that higher ed fundraising surged to $52.9 billion in the last fiscal year. The research shows familiar patterns, surprising trends and notable outliers.

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Higher Ed Fundraisers Upbeat as Virtual Tactics Broaden Outreach

Higher Ed Fundraisers Upbeat as Virtual Tactics Broaden Outreach

While the pandemic has challenged higher education in many ways, it hasn't put much of a dent in the field’s long-term fundraising prospects. Fundraisers tell us how they’re staying connected with donors.

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