By Genevieve G. Shaker, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies “Never ask someone to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself” is common leadership advice. In fundraising this idea translates easily to, “Don’t ask others to give without giving first.” The message is clear. Fundraisers should be givers themselves. This shows a fundraiser’s authenticity, brings added… Read more »
By Gene Tempel Dr. Maynard K. Hine was the first chancellor of IUPUI. In 1969, he left the deanship of the IU School of Dentistry to take on the task of creating a new university by bringing the IU and Purdue programs in Indianapolis together to form a new kind of institution. He was no… Read more »
You’ve read about some of the amazing students at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, but what kind of classes can you take at the school? I visited and talked to four different undergraduate classes, learning about the fascinating and relevant topics they discuss every day and the diverse projects they work on. 1. Giving… Read more »
Educational experience: B.A. History, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; M.A. Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University at IUPUI; Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, Indiana University Bloomington Previous experience: School of Liberal Arts – IUPUI. “I worked in fundraising there for 19 years. I started as a development intern and rose to become the associate dean for development in external affairs…. Read more »