This article continues our series on the way that organizations look at systems and governance to increase sustainability. by Abby Rolland In the philanthropic sector, data is and has become a topic many want to learn more about. Articles and blog posts from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), PEAK Grantmaking, Giving Compass, The Chronicle… Read more »
Leading the change for good
Richard Klopp, Ph.D.’15, works across continents to strengthen small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations by leading change management practices. He currently serves as the chief people officer for Water for Good, the Central African Republic’s first ever locally-owned and operated water drilling business. Learn more about him and his background, knowledge, and experiences, and what led… Read more »
Fundraising for small nonprofits
How many small nonprofits best fundraise during good times and bad? Learn more from Bobbie Donahue, veteran fundraiser and faculty member at The Fund Raising School. Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): if you’re a nonprofit that has a budget of less than $1,000,000, you’re not small. You’re actually typical, and there are specific fundraising techniques that you… Read more »
Gaming: What can fundraisers learn?
How can gaming contribute to philanthropy, and why is digital fundraising so important? We previously featured a blog post from undergraduate student Tori Hawkins about how gaming livestreams can benefit charities, but what are other ways that gamers can help raise funds for charity, and what can fundraisers learn? Deanna Kerns, associate director of corporate… Read more »
Finding a home in philanthropy
When undergraduate student David Johnson saw the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library at IUPUI, he knew that philanthropy was the field he wanted to study. The nontraditional student returned to school after working for the post office for several years, knowing that he wanted to make a difference. He knew that shifting from… Read more »