The Patterson Foundation is excited to welcome Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI students Kellie Alexander and Rachel Ploss to become the newest members of its Fellows Program. The pair of Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies graduates will participate in a year-long opportunity for aspiring philanthropic leaders to gain experience and learn innovative… Read more »
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Meanings of “Community” in Fundraising
This blog post is part of a series highlighting the work of the variety of authors that contributed to the 5th edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, out now. The idea of “community” is an important one to those who engage in philanthropy, whether as donors, volunteers, fundraisers, or in another capacity. Years ago, when I… Read more »
What do you study in philanthropy, anyway?
A frequent question we get at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is about our classes and what our students study. This should come as no surprise, as the first school of philanthropy, we are like no other. Below is an example from Maren Lehman, a master’s student in Civil Society in Comparative Perspective with… Read more »
The 5th Edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising Out Now!
Editors Bill Stanczykiewicz and Gen Shaker discuss the latest edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising and what readers can expect from the new book.
Using Data Everyday
This article continues our series on the way that organizations look at systems and governance to increase sustainability. by Abby Rolland In the philanthropic sector, data is and has become a topic many want to learn more about. Articles and blog posts from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), PEAK Grantmaking, Giving Compass, The Chronicle… Read more »