Every year, undergraduate students at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy have the opportunity to learn about and practice grant making. In the course Learning by Giving, students choose what needs in the community to address. They build a mission statement, request and analyze grant proposals, conduct site visits, and then make a decision to… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
Doubling down on her future
You may find Kelsey Harrington on the third floor of University Hall at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, or you may find her at the Kelley School of Business. Why? Harrington is the first undergraduate philanthropic studies major to also major in business. Odd combination? She found a way to learn about both of… Read more »
Strengthening the community
It started with a piece of mail. Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) President and CEO Kristi Reynolds had been thinking about doing her own professional development, but when she saw a mailing from IUPUI and The Fund Raising School, she started to imagine how CFBC could maximize the potential of The Fund Raising… Read more »
Staff profile: Pamela Clark
Introducing Pamela Clark, the well-known and well-loved director of student services and admissions at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Educational background: B.A. Elementary Education, University of Evansville; M.S. Adult Education, Indiana University; Certificate of Distance Education, Indiana University Work experience: 4-H, Ivy Tech Community College, various admissions and advising roles with IUPUI University College,… Read more »
Customized training aids global leaders
In early October, a group of four South African higher education fundraising directors and two program officers from Inyathelo, a South African non-governmental organization, came to Indianapolis and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to take a custom course with The Fund Raising School. Taught by faculty members Drs. Tim Seiler and Genevieve Shaker, and… Read more »