In Myth #8 of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s “Eight Myths of US Philanthropy,” Dr. Sara Konrath discusses motivations for why donors give. Nonprofits often appeal to donor compassion to inspire giving—from advertising photos of emaciated dogs or sick children to tailoring email campaigns to tug at the emotional heartstrings. In reality, individuals not only give… Read more »
By Kylie Kaspar Most people are able to identify which traits they get from their parents—I know that’s certainly true in my case. But economist Mark O. Wilhelm wanted to explore whether values like generosity might also be passed down from parent to child. Wilhelm, professor of economics at IUPUI and founding director of the… Read more »
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 »