Last spring, we interviewed Coretta McAllister, a bachelor’s degree alumna of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Since graduating in 2015, she earned a Master of Social Work degree. However, McAllister realized that her education in philanthropy was not completed. She returned last fall to earn her master’s degree in philanthropic studies. Here, she shares… Read more »
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Focus on advocacy leads to new institute on diversity
In 2015, Dr. Rose Mays, in honor of her late husband William’s legacy, created the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This institute fosters a greater understanding of the ways in which underrepresented people are both inspired and informed donors by providing knowledge, education, and training. Recently, Dr…. Read more »
‘Kindness is where philanthropy begins’
By Emily Jones Emily Jones is a senior in our undergraduate program. As the holiday craze commences, Emily focuses on an important virtue – kindness. Here, she shares why she chose to study philanthropy, her thoughts on kindness, and how she wants to make an impact. For as long as I can remember, I have… Read more »