Studying philanthropy and fundraising in the field of higher education: a proposed conceptual model / Roy Y. Chan -- Philanthropy and the character of the public research university: the intersections of private giving, institutional autonomy, and shared governance / Larry Catá Backer, Nabih Haddad -- Tweeting for donors: how institutions of higher education use social media to raise funds / Leigh Nanney Hersey -- Senior leaders as effective fundraisers: a toolbox for dealing with complexities in the new ecology / Morgan R. Clevenger -- Higher education and philanthropy potential in the GCC states: analysis of challenges and opportunities for FDI and venture philanthropy in the MENA region / Henry C. Alphin Jr., Jennie Lavine -- Rebirth of a program via community, industry, and philanthropic support / Cathleen Brandi Ruch -- Dynamics of collaboration between U.S. foundations and African universities / Fabrice Jaumont -- Islamic philanthropy as a "discursive tradition" / Sabithulla Khan -- Effective approaches in higher education development: a survey in fundraising best practices / Andrew Aaron Shafer -- The role of philanthropy on the strategic planning process of a selective liberal arts and science college / Wayne P. Webster, Rick C. Jakeman, Susan Swayze -- The role of corporate and foundation relations development officers (CFRs) / Morgan R. Clevenger, Cynthia J. MacGregor -- Alumni giving and social exchange: a study of alumni giving behavior / Lauren E. B. Dodge.