$50 Million Gift Funds Convergent Bioscience Research at University of Southern California - USC  News. More.

Pace University Receives $3.1 Million for Science Facilities - Philanthropy News Digest. More.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Offers $150-Million in New Awards - The Chronicle of Higher Education. More.

U.S. Charitable Giving Jumped 13% in 2013 to a Record, Report Says - L.A. Times.  More.

Dance Marathon Fundraising Deadline Near, Options Possible - Iowa State Daily.  More.

The Difference between Philanthropy and Writing Checks - Forbes.  More.

Philanthropy as an Asset Class - Huffington Post Blog.   

Leading through Coaching: Tips for Fostering Success - Chief Learning Officer. More.