By Adrianne Robertson Writer and Content Strategist Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health With the coronavirus pandemic the world is facing, the need for volunteers and community activism is growing. Many individuals and families are without jobs or steady income, or unable to find food and other basic needs due to business/school closures and… 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 »
Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count, visited the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to share insights about his book, effective philanthropy in today’s society, and his thoughts on recent critiques about philanthropy. Read on (and watch some videos!)… Read more »
In the fourth of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, master’s degree alumna Emily Nelson shares her thoughts on Edgar Villanueva’s talk on decolonizing wealth. By Emily Nelson In his talk last month for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Edgar Villanueva did not shy away from calling out the… Read more »
In the second of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, Kristen Robinson and Sarah Gelfand of Fidelity Charitable share their thoughts on donor-advised funds (DAFs). Robinson, senior vice president of service and marketing, and Gelfand, vice president for social impact programs, think every day about how Fidelity Charitable can support… Read more »