Give Education a Sporting Chance
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Indianapolis Star, Providence Journal, The State (Columbia, SC), Wisconsin State Journal (Madison) and other papers "Give Education a Sporting Chance" July 28…
Grateful Dead, Ungrateful Recipients
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock), Lansing State Journal, Miami Herald and other papers "Grateful Dead, Ungrateful Recipients" June 11 - June 22, 2008 "In the end,…
Donors’ Dilemma
Conde Nast Portfolio "Donors' Dilemma" May 2008 In a letter-to-the-editor published in Conde Nast Portfolio, Fransen asserts that "[D]onors need to understand that a BUYER…
Use of Charitable Funds is at Heart of Princeton Case
Philadelphia Inquirer "Use of Charitable Funds is at Heart of Princeton Case" April 16, 2008 Writing about the high profile donor intent lawsuit Robertson v.…
Defaulting Donor or Unresponsive Donee?
InsideHigherEd "Defaulting Donor or Unresponsive Donee?" March 20, 2008 When asked what donors can do to avoid conflicts with recipient organizations, Fransen recommended that: "it…
Family Tells Notre Dame: ‘Don’t Diss the Donors’
Chicago Tribune "Family Tells Notre Dame: 'Don't Diss the Donors" January 17, 2008 Discussing a donor dispute a major university, Fransen tells Charles Storch, author…
Donor-Intent Suits Besetting Colleges
The Washington Times "Donor-intent Suits Besetting Colleges" December 9, 2007 In an article about the issue of donor intent, Fransen tells the Washington Times: "Colleges…
5 Questions
Financial Planning "5 Questions" December 1, 2007 Discussing major gifts, Fransen says: "From a financial planning standpoint, the biggest mistake donors make is impulsively making…
College Giving Needs a Purpose
Washington (DC) Examiner "College Giving Needs a Purpose" October 24, 2007 "Meaningful gift-giving is a tricky business. Every nonprofit prefers general support over restricted gifts,…
Schools Await Princeton Donor Ruling
Associated Press "Schools Await Princeton Donor Ruling" September 4, 2007 When commenting on the Robertson v. Princeton lawsuit, Fransen says: "For too long nobody has…