ADU: Athletics In The Higher Education Philanthropic Ecosystem

penryjason
Aug 28, 2023
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Updated: Jun 8, 2025

In this article that appeared on ADU in August 2023, Jason Penry, Founder of Penry Advisors, outlines the importance of athletics in the higher education philanthropic ecosystem. Notably, instances like Clemson University raising a substantial portion of its donations for athletics highlight its crucial role within higher education's philanthropic landscape, emphasizing the need for collaboration between university advancement and athletics to garner transformative philanthropic support and reach ambitious comprehensive campaign goals.

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