What is the role of philanthropy during the novel coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Una Osili highlights how philanthropy can play a role in supporting communities, organizations, and individuals during this time. Bill Stanczykiewicz (BS): What is the role of philanthropy during times of health and economic crises? Well, that role is quite robust. I’m Bill Stanczykiewicz, and this the… Read more »
By David Johnson Where are African American philanthropists giving their resources, and why are they donating to specific causes? What will the future of giving in the African American community look like? Bachelor’s degree student David Johnson reflects on a Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy panel event featuring six African American panelists working in… Read more »
You may have seen the exciting numbers for Giving USA 2018. For the first time, charitable giving by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations in the U.S. has risen to over $400 billion ($410.02 billion to be exact), according to Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017. You can find out… Read more »
By Dr. Una Osili, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Research and International Programs This article was originally published in the Indianapolis Business Journal. The United States has a rich tradition of welcoming newcomers. For two centuries, newly arrived Hoosiers have brought their skills and talents to contribute to and invest in the success of… Read more »
In early May, Dr. Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy at the invitation of Indiana’s Senator Todd Young, who chairs the… Read more »