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Donor Influence and Moral Hazard

Donor Influence and Moral Hazard

Billionnaires who "pull their donations" from universities? It's not new, but it's rotting higher education to the core.

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Brad Smith
May 07, 2024
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Donor Influence and Moral Hazard
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Headlines on CNN make major donors nuts…but it doesn’t have to be like this.

I worked for over two decades in university advancement. I started as a major gifts officer at my alma mater, moved on to lead regional major gift teams in my 30s, and directed major university strategic initiatives in my 40s. I loved my work, and feel that I represented my in…

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