In an era where philanthropy experts point to the power of funders and donors making bigger gifts over longer time periods to fewer causes, it’s easy to believe that small gifts don’t matter. But in cases of humanitarian aid and disaster relief, where large-scale change means responding quickly to needs across entire cities and… Read more »
As Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas and continues to impact the East Coast of the United States, nonprofits may wonder what research says about giving to disasters, while donors may ask how or where they can give in order to have the most impact. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and… Read more »
Earlier this year, in January and April, we introduced you to four Science and Imagination of Living Generously (SILG) grantees and their research on generosity (SILG was a regranting program conducted by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Additional program details are available at GenerosityForLife.org). In this… Read more »
Last Friday, we posted recommendations from Dr. Patrick Rooney on impactful ways to give to Hurricane Harvey victims. Now, Dr. Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs, and Dr. Amir Pasic, Eugene R. Tempel Dean, focus on the impact that modern technology and social media have on disaster responses, as well as how… Read more »
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana nearly a week ago, yet the storm has continued to wreak havoc. Fifty-two inches of rain has forced thousands out of their homes and into emergency shelters (ABC News). Over 300,000 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), while almost 100,000 homes have been damaged or… Read more »