By Sarah Nathan, Ph.D. Professional philanthropy has been my career’s work: first as a frontline fundraiser and now as an educator. My daily work at The Fund Raising School allows me to interact and learn from a great diversity of nonprofit organizations. We see individuals from start-ups and very small, grassroots nonprofits as well as… Read more »
Meet Pamala Wiepking, Ph.D., the newly-appointed Visiting Stead Family Chair in International Philanthropy and visiting associate professor in philanthropy studies. She also sits on the advisory board for the Global Philanthropy Indices. Educational experience: M.A. Sociology – Utrecht University, Netherlands; Ph.D. Philanthropic Studies – Vrije University – Amsterdam, Netherlands Previous experience: Assistant Professor –… Read more »
On a visit to the Indiana Medical History Museum (IMHM) as a graduate student in museum studies, Sarah Halter fell in love with the museum and with the 1890s building. She served as an intern at the museum, and worked her way up over the years to become the executive director in 2014. Over the… Read more »
On Wednesday, you heard from Dr. Leslie Lenkowsky, professor emeritus of public affairs and philanthropic studies, discuss the issues with John Schnatter, the former CEO and board chairman of Papa John’s Pizza. You may have made a personal decision about whether or not you would accept or return the donation. Now, learn how another ethics… Read more »
After graduating in 2015 with a master’s in philanthropic studies and certificate in nonprofit management, Kyla McEntire has served as the Fund Manager at the Oaks Academy in Indianapolis for the past three years. Here, she talks about her journey through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and how she applies the knowledge she… Read more »