By Kelly Young IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is on a mission–through Mission Possible–to financially support students who demonstrate a passion for the school and a commitment to pursuing a future in philanthropy. The annual student competition encourages students to answer the question: “What is your personal philanthropic mission statement?” The top submissions are… Read more »
Richard Klopp, Ph.D.’15, works across continents to strengthen small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations by leading change management practices. He currently serves as the chief people officer for Water for Good, the Central African Republic’s first ever locally-owned and operated water drilling business. Learn more about him and his background, knowledge, and experiences, and what led… Read more »
When undergraduate student David Johnson saw the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library at IUPUI, he knew that philanthropy was the field he wanted to study. The nontraditional student returned to school after working for the post office for several years, knowing that he wanted to make a difference. He knew that shifting from… Read more »
For undergraduate student Lamin Conteh, service defines how he gives back. The ROTC cadet knew early on that he enjoyed caring for and helping people, but he didn’t discover his passion until he started volunteering with the United Services Organization (USO) in its veteran’s affairs department. After enrolling at IUPUI, Conteh discovered the philanthropic studies… Read more »
By Kaky Grant COVID-19 and our country’s renewed focus on racial inequities have upended our conventional ways of living and ways in which we care for and interact with our communities. I am hearing inspiring stories of how families, friends, and colleagues are engaging in compelling conversations centered on what our world should and could… Read more »