Endowment Strategies and Donor Influence

Exploring the investment strategies of Keynes and the evolution of endowment models like the Yale model compared to Columbia University's underperforming approach. The chapter delves into the impact of donor relations on university financial decisions and reputation, emphasizing the importance of competent endowment management. It also discusses the concept of community, power dynamics, and recent student activism at Columbia University, highlighting strategic protest planning and minimizing personal risk for the protesters.