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    Voluntary Support of Education Key Findings, 2018-19

    Survey results show another growth year for charitable giving to U.S. higher education institutions
    Published Date: February 5, 2020
    VSE Key Findings, 2018-19
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    Based on responses to the annual Voluntary Support of Education survey, CASE estimates that colleges and universities in the U.S. raised $49.60 billion during the 2019 academic fiscal year, 6.1% more than in 2018 and the highest amount ever raised.

    Voluntary Support of Higher Education by Source 2019

    Giving unevenly distributed by source, purpose

    The increase is attributed to increased support from organizations. Contributions from individuals declined. Capital purpose giving rose more than support for current operations.

    Table: Estimated Voluntary Support of Higher Education by Source and Purpose, 2018 and 2019

    Private research/doctoral, public baccalaureate institutions posted largest gains

    Contributions were unevenly distributed among types of institutions. In the aggregate, both private research/doctoral and public baccalaureate institutions reported double-digit percentage increases. Public research/doctoral and public master’s institutions also reported increases, but they were small. All other types of institutions reported declines in support.

    Table: Voluntary Support by Type of Institution, 2018 and 2019

    The environment for giving

    The 2019 fiscal year was the first year during which the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was in effect for the full period studied. In addition, there was a decline in stock values in December 2018, included in this fiscal year. Both likely had effects on the level of support as well as the distribution of support by source and purpose.

    Throughout the year, AMAtlas will release research briefs that explore aspects of the VSE findings in greater depth.

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    Summary findings from the 2021-2022 Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey are now available. Buy your copy, today.

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    In 2021, 365 institutions from 19 countries, grouped into five regions, participated in the CASE Global Alumni Engagement Metrics (AEM) survey. Respondents submitted data for their most recently completed fiscal year. This report presents findings by region, type of institution, and whether the institution is public or private.

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