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 »
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 »
Editors Bill Stanczykiewicz and Gen Shaker discuss the latest edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising and what readers can expect from the new book.
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 »
We’ve all seen the headlines. Felt them to our very bones and generally before our morning coffee. People are tired and worn out. We’ve learned a new term: languishing. As we approach yet another anniversary of the pandemic that caught us all flat-footed and unaware, it seems that to be exhausted and overwhelmed is just… Read more »