You previously learned about then-student and now alumna Erin Wuertz, B.A.’18, who began working at Coburn Place as an intern after hearing about the domestic violence shelter’s work from fellow alumna Julia Kathary, M.A.’08. Two and a half years later Wuertz continues her work at Coburn Place but now as a full-time employee. How did… Read more »
In previous blog entries you learned that Kelsey Harrington, B.A.’19, has dual degrees in philanthropic studies and business, completed an internship in South Africa, and has a passion for education. Recently, Harrington, program assistant for the George and Frances Ball Foundation, updated us through videos about her current position and how she’s using her degrees… Read more »
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 »
As a follow-up to our two previous posts on the overview and qualitative findings of the newest Women’s Philanthropy Institute report, “Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color,” we’re highlighting several female students and alumni from diverse backgrounds, sharing their experiences, and how those experiences can be tied to this research. Growing… Read more »
What was your path to philanthropy? What advice do you have for students exploring and learning about the nonprofit sector? Students in Dr. Patricia Snell Herzog’s introductory course previously went on a site visit to human services nonprofit Second Helpings, where the students learned about networking, paths toward working in the sector, and future career… Read more »