As we near the conclusion of March and Women History’s Month, we thought we’d honor the philanthropic traditions of women throughout history and debunk the myth that women are less philanthropic than men. Women have played a prominent role in giving their time, treasure, talent, and testimony in U.S. history. There are countless women who… 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 »
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected many aspects of society so far. How will it affect philanthropy? Our scholars and experts discuss the history of philanthropy and pandemics, the economy and stock market, fundraising, and how foundations can help strengthen nonprofits during an uncertain time. Historical examples and lessons Historian and director of graduate programs Dr…. Read more »
In the fall of 2019, we discussed a research project on community foundations by Dr. Laurie Paarlberg, Charles Stewart Mott Chair on Community Foundations and professor of philanthropic studies at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and Dr. Marlene Walk, assistant professor of public affairs at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental… Read more »
The Philanthropy Outlook uses longitudinal data and macroeconomic trends to forecast changes in total giving, giving by source, and giving to three types of recipient nonprofits (education, health, and public-society benefit organizations) for the next two years. This report is researched and written by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in partnership with Marts &… Read more »