By Kristi Howard-Shultz The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed on March 27, 2020 to help taxpayers, businesses, and nonprofits in the wake of the pandemic and economic downturn. While the provisions of the CARES Act are set to expire at the end of this year, there may still be… Read more »
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4 tips for gifts that give
If you are like our family, you are often looking for options for giving outside of piling the living room (and your house) with presents. Instead, there are ways that you can encourage philanthropy, give back directly, and create a tradition of doing good. We’ve compiled four tips to consider this holiday season: Start a… Read more »
The semester that keeps on going…
By Pamela Clark, director of student services and admissions No one would argue that this semester has been a bit unusual, with the constant worry around the pandemic, mostly online classes, no fall break, the unrest around the election, and social distancing for the holidays. Is it just me, or has this semester seemed longer… Read more »
Healthcare philanthropy during a pandemic
Recently Bill Stancykiewicz, director of The Fund Raising School, sat down with Maureen Hackett, founder and president of the Hackett Family Foundation, and Lisa Kennedy, chief philanthropic advisor to the Hackett Family Foundation, to discuss healthcare philanthropy during a pandemic. The following is a transcript of their conversation. Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): Healthcare is in the… Read more »
Racial justice giving is booming: 4 trends
There’s been an outpouring of giving in honor of Ahmaud Arbery and other victims of racial injustice. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Kim Williams-Pulfer, IUPUI and Una Osili, IUPUI The tragic, high-profile killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans in 2020 have sparked a reckoning on race. As researchers of philanthropy, we’re keeping an eye on… Read more »