Written by Leslie Lenkowsky, Professor Emeritus, IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In the second of the two 1889 essays known as “The Gospel of Wealth,” Andrew Carnegie tries to identify the “best uses” for philanthropic giving. At the top of his list, “standing apart by itself,” is founding a university, as exemplified by Leland… Read more »
Entries by Gilbert Flores
Uncharitable: Documentary Shows the High Price of Low Overhead
Written by Roxanna Ayers, CEO of Ethos Consulting Group. On September 13th, I had the unique opportunity to partner with donor A.I. company Hatch to host a private screening of Dan Pallotta’s forthcoming documentary feature, Uncharitable. The documentary is based on Palotta’s infamous TED Talk and book of the same name, which most of us… Read more »
Save the Date: October 11, 2022 is the inaugural #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day!
Mark your calendars: October 11, 2022 is the first-ever Give to Women and Girls Day! The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) is launching a national awareness campaign to increase funding for women’s and girls’ organizations that will culminate on October 11, 2022, the International Day of the Girl. Give to Women and Girls Day is a… Read more »
Advancing philanthropy by advancing knowledge
This article was first featured in Alliance magazine. Indiana’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has launched a professional doctorate in philanthropic leadership – the first degree of its kind. Most people interested in philanthropy are ‘doers,’ seeking to make a meaningful social contribution. But what they can accomplish depends on what they know, so there is… Read more »
Back to The Fund Raising School
Insights for fundraising this fall and beyond By Pat Danahey Janin, Genevieve G. Shaker, & Sarah K. Nathan As many friends of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy know, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising (first published in 1991) has become a bedrock text full of solid, practical advice for fundraisers and philanthropic practitioners. The 5th edition,… Read more »