“Like mighty winds, opportunities abound to those who decide to see them. They exist in limitless amounts and are waiting to be applied.” –Lincoln Patz Josh Moore, M.A.’17, took Patz’s message to heart when he enrolled at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Moore… Read more »
Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): Here’s a simple message to engage your board, your staff, and your volunteers, in order to strengthen the fundraising for your nonprofit. I’m Bill Stanczykiewicz and this is the First Day from The Fund Raising School. Today, I’m joined by my predecessor, Dr. Tim Seiler, who led The Fund Raising School for… Read more »
By David Johnson Where are African American philanthropists giving their resources, and why are they donating to specific causes? What will the future of giving in the African American community look like? Bachelor’s degree student David Johnson reflects on a Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy panel event featuring six African American panelists working in… Read more »
In Myth No. 3 of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s article “Eight Myths of U.S. Philanthropy,” Una Osili, Ph.D., associate dean for research and international programs, professor of economics and philanthropic studies, and dean’s fellow at the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, explores how immigrants give of their time, talent, treasure, and testimony, foiling the… Read more »
5 PM CST Does your board and staff reflect your community? What do people in your community need versus what do your donors want? How are you listening to community members? How are you stewarding gifts? What kinds of grantmaking support do you provide? Who does it serve? The National Standards for Community Foundations by… Read more »