Nonprofit policy institutes would be required to disclose any financial support from governments abroad when their scholars testify before the House of Representatives under a proposed rule change.

http://philanthropy.com/blogs/philanthropytoday/house-mulls-foreign-funds-disclosure-order-for-think-tanks/90965

Two billionaire brothers' pledges this month of a combined $370 million are just the latest example of Hong Kong's wealthy lining the coffers of U.S. universities.

http://online.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-tops-list-of-donors-to-u-s-schools-1411401637

Philanthropist Lewis B. Cullman discusses his concerns with the way some foundations and donor-advised funds operate.

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2014/sep/25/stop-misuse-philanthropy

With great debate surrounding the definition of big data, Markets for Good looks at Berkeley University's unique take on defining the term.

http://www.marketsforgood.org/what-is-big-data

Charity watchdog Charity Navigator changed in August the way it issues its ratings. The new system is based on 100 points, similar to the school system and is more recognizable to users.

http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/charity-navigator-goes-100-point-ratings-system

Fundraisers are looking to emerging market countries for inspiration on how to deal with the post-recession philanthropic environment.

http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/look-outside-u-s-fundraising-creativity

When a donor has very detailed preferences about how institutes of higher education use their gifts, it can lead to sticky situations.

http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2014/9/12/how-much-control-should-higher-ed-donors-have-over-how-schoo.html

Major donors beware: wealthy benefactors don't always get to name buildings the way they thought they would.

http://online.wsj.com/articles/how-naming-rights-can-go-wrong-1411333032

A Stanford University philanthropy professor discusses how technology is changing philanthropy.

http://online.wsj.com/articles/laura-arrillaga-andreessen-how-philanthropy-is-changing-1409947972

Stuck in a prospect ID rut? The Helen Brown Group's Jennifer Turner has some suggestions for thinking outside the box.

http://www.helenbrowngroup.com/prospect-id-going-beyond-old-old