What is the role of philanthropy during the novel coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Una Osili highlights how philanthropy can play a role in supporting communities, organizations, and individuals during this time. Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): What is the role of philanthropy during times of health and economic crises? Well, that role is quite robust. I’m Bill Stanczykiewicz, and this the… Read more »
The COVID-19 virus has killed over 70,000 people worldwide, and has infected more than 1.2 million individuals. This global health crisis has forced billions of people around the world into their homes, slowed down economies, and altered society and community. Recognizing the destructive path that this virus has taken, Pamala Wiepking, Ph.D., Visiting Stead Family… Read more »
International, national, state, and local governments and nonprofits are responding to the threat of the novel coronavirus and the disease that it causes, COVID-19. During this time, Dr. Laurie Paarlberg, Charles Stewart Mott Chair on Community Foundations and professor of philanthropic studies, is gathering information about community responses and they hope to help nonprofits, individuals,… Read more »
In this post, Dr. Catherine Herrold, assistant professor, discusses her new book Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond, published on March 23 by Oxford University Press. Learn about building democracy in Egypt and lessons that can be learned for American foreign policy and the practice of democracy promotion. What is… Read more »
Updated March 20, 2020 Last night, Netflix released a 4-part miniseries entitled, “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker,” starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, an expert on Madam C.J. Walker and philanthropy in communities of color, has been studying Walker and black women’s philanthropy for a decade. He provided… Read more »