A Sommelier for your Philanthropy
"I have never met a miserly wine lover" - Charles Fadiman What could be simpler than giving away money? For those who have tried it,…
Higher Education Philanthropy: A Cautionary Tale
Building Leadership "Higher Education Philanthropy: A Cautionary Tale." Summer 2010 In a publication of the Leadership Institute, Fransen points out the particular difficulties conservative donors…
Philanthropy Daily
Starting in June 2010, Fransen became a Contributor at the new Online news site, PhilanthropyDaily.com His blog post can be found at: PhilantropyDaily.com [View Full…
Preserving Donor Intent
Investment & Wealth Monitor "Preserving Donor Intent" October 2009 Fransen and A. Keith Whitaker explore the way in which donor intent should figure into estate…
Getting Name on Building Becomes Cheaper for Donors (Update 1)
Bloomberg.com "Getting Name on Building Becomes Cheaper for Donors(Update1)" October 9, 2009 In an article reviewing the effects of increased competition for philanthropic dollars, Fransen…
Bringing Civic Education Back to Campus
Philanthropy Roundtable Magazine "Bringing Civic Education Back to Campus" Philanthropy February 2009 In a cover story on philanthropy and civic education, Scott Walter highlighted Fransen's…
Robertson v. Princeton – A Post-Mortem
Pittsburgh Tribune Review, San Jose Mercury News, Providence Journal "Robertson v. Princeton -- a post-mortem" January 4, 2009 In this post-mortem on the billion dollar…
Charitable Giving Gets Complicated In The New Politics Of Washington
Investors Business Daily "Charitable Giving Gets Complicated In The New Politics Of Washington" December 10, 2008 In this commentary on the charitable giving proposals of…
Princeton U. settles $900M lawsuit with benefactor’s family
the New Jersey Star Ledger "Princeton U. settles $900M lawsuit with benefactor's family" December 10, 2008 Commenting on settlement of the landmark Robertson v. Princeton…
How Colleges Cope with a Decrease in Donations
FoxBusiness.com "How Colleges Cope with a Decrease in Donations" September 23, 2008 In an article about donations to higher education during an economic downturn, Fransen…