In the final post of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, Dr. Patrick Dwyer shares his research about gratitude and implications for nonprofits. “Thank you.” Two simple words that can convey a lot of meaning. For nonprofit practitioners, it’s essential to thank many people. Thank your donors (institutional and individual),… Read more »
By Molly Grimm, B.A. student Meet Dr. Shariq Siddiqui, one of the newest faculty members at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Dr. Siddiqui serves as the director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative and assistant professor of philanthropic studies. He also currently sits on the boards at the Center on Muslim Philanthropy, the YMCA of… Read more »
In Myth #8 of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s “Eight Myths of US Philanthropy,” Dr. Sara Konrath discusses motivations for why donors give. Nonprofits often appeal to donor compassion to inspire giving—from advertising photos of emaciated dogs or sick children to tailoring email campaigns to tug at the emotional heartstrings. In reality, individuals not only give… Read more »
Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): Here’s a simple message to engage your board, your staff, and your volunteers, in order to strengthen the fundraising for your nonprofit. I’m Bill Stanczykiewicz and this is the First Day from The Fund Raising School. Today, I’m joined by my predecessor, Dr. Tim Seiler, who led The Fund Raising School for… Read more »
In Myth No. 3 of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s article “Eight Myths of U.S. Philanthropy,” Una Osili, Ph.D., associate dean for research and international programs, professor of economics and philanthropic studies, and dean’s fellow at the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, explores how immigrants give of their time, talent, treasure, and testimony, foiling the… Read more »