Tax Law Changes May Have Led to a Drop in Higher Ed Giving

Plus, a new co-CEO at the Global Fund for Children ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. HIGHER EDUCATION GIVING [Trump-Era Tax Cuts Contributed to a Decline in Higher Ed Giving]( By Jin Lee [STORY IMAGE]( The policy changes appear to have led many small-dollar donors to give less — or stop giving altogether. ADVERTISEMENT TRANSITIONS [Global Fund for Children Promotes Hayley Roffey to Co-CEO](null) By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE](null) Also, the Association of African American Museums has appointed a new CEO, and AARP’s longtime leader will depart at the end of the year. WEBINARS [April 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Affluent donors continue to take advantage of donor-advised funds. To better understand the motivations and giving preferences of those who hold these accounts, join us for How DAF Donors Are Giving Away Their Money. 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