Deans and fundraising administrators at law schools nationwide say donors of large gifts are holding off on committing to contributions, given the current economic climate, while annual giving from their alumni could level off or decline for the first time in years. In the past month, a few donors to some of the nation's law schools have backed out of pledged gifts, but several more who previously were considering giving large amounts are now taking a "wait and see" approach. Meanwhile, law schools are coming up with ways to combat an anticipated slowdown in annual giving.
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Law school fundraising tightens
The National Law Journal
October 27, 2008
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