By Jeannie Infante Sager The news cycle can easily induce fear and anxiety—and rightfully so, given the magnitude of the challenges we face these days. But when I’m scrolling through social media, I also find myself inspired by the number of women I know who have set up Facebook Fundraisers, GoFundMe campaigns, or Venmo requests… Read more »
By the Women’s Philanthropy Institute The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) team recently had the opportunity to attend Branches of Reciprocity: Growing Ancestral Philanthropy with Girls*of Color. This virtual convening, hosted by Grantmakers For Girls of Color (G4GC), provided a vital perspective on how G4GC operates, and how others can work alongside girls of color. For… Read more »
By the Women’s Philanthropy Institute The Shaw-Hardy Taylor Achievement Award is named in honor of the leadership of two visionary women, Sondra Shaw-Hardy and Martha Taylor, who saw the potential for women’s engagement in philanthropy long before it became a trend or a strategy. The criteria for the award are straightforward: someone who has moved… Read more »
Meet Colleen Rusnak, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s graduate assistant (GA) for the 2020-2021 academic year. In this post, Colleen shares with interviewer Jacqueline Ackerman (WPI’s associate director of research) about her experience as a GA during an unusual year! Share a little bit about your background. Where are you from, and what led you to… Read more »
By Jon Bergdoll Hi folks. I’m Jon Bergdoll, statistician here at the school, lead analyst for Giving USA, the Philanthropy Outlook, and several other projects and reports the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has generated over the years. We’re trying something a little new and different here, so let us know if it strikes your… Read more »