Forgive, Forget, Receive: Why (Most) Toxic Donors Get a Second Chance

Forgive, Forget, Receive: Why (Most) Toxic Donors Get a Second Chance

A year after South Dakota declined to press charges against T. Denny Sanford, organizations have welcomed the billionaire back into the fold. We look at the complex calculus that goes into accepting support from “toxic” donors.

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A Blockbuster Gift From T. Denny Sanford Attacks the High Cost of College Education

A Blockbuster Gift From T. Denny Sanford Attacks the High Cost of College Education

While big campus donors tend to see more generous scholarships as the key to expanding access to higher education, a billionaire credit card mogul is putting up $350 million to help National University cut its tuition in half.

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“Highly Rational.” A Billionaire Donor's Latest Gift Sticks to the Script

“Highly Rational.” A Billionaire Donor's Latest Gift Sticks to the Script

Intent on "dying broke," T. Denny Sanford is keeping the big gifts flowing. His recent $55 million commitment adheres to three key themes of his philanthropy: providing support for children, building up South Dakota organizations, and writing massive checks.

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