Online education is rapidly growing, and you can now earn a graduate certificate or master’s degree in philanthropic studies online. But why do so? We asked some of our graduate students and alumni to share their thoughts about why they enrolled in an online program, and how it’s benefited them. A flexible schedule makes… Read more »
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Philanthropy is not a top-ten threat to democracy
By Christine Baldwin On December 5, 2019, Dr. Rob Reich led a conversation about the role of philanthropy in a democracy. Dr. Reich is a professor of political science and philosophy at Stanford University. He recently authored the book, Just Giving: Why Philanthropy is Failing Democracy and How it Can Do Better. Dr. Reich provided… Read more »
New possibilities, new networks, and greater impact: Collaboration expands philanthropy’s capabilities
For The Patterson Foundation (TPF), a fully endowed charitable foundation in Sarasota, Florida, a strong commitment to bringing people, organizations, and communities together illustrates how the foundation hopes to create impact. This commitment didn’t spring out of just anywhere, though. It was carefully developed and nurtured by President and CEO Debra Jacobs when she first… Read more »
An eye towards the future: Trust-based funding
By Hannah Saeger Karnei, Inaugural Fellow, The Patterson Foundation At The Patterson Foundation (TPF), philanthropy is approached as a tool to discover possibilities rather than solutions. TPF stands, as of today, quite unique in the independent foundation world in that there are no grant cycles, no requests for proposals, no timing limitations to its funding… Read more »
Opportunities abound: How to make the most of your degree
“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 »