By Debra Jacobs For all of the challenges we face in today’s world, there are an equal number of opportunities to work toward the greater good and create lasting change. The givers among us are keenly aware of this potential, whether it stems from an unforeseen humanitarian crisis following a natural disaster or from a long-standing… Read more »
Developing thoughtful leaders through innovative partnerships Amir Pasic, Dean, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, IUPUI The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is proud to announce our new “study away” course, “The Future of Work in the Philanthropic Sector.” The course gives 10 bachelor’s and master’s degree students the opportunity to learn about how… Read more »
This fall, Dr. Laurie Paarlberg, Charles Stewart Mott Chair on Community Foundations and professor of philanthropic studies, will work with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) and Dr. Marlene Walk, affiliate faculty member at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, on a research partnership focused on community foundations and community leadership. Here, Dr. Paarlberg shares more… Read more »
On May 8, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy rolled out its report, “The Changing Landscape of U.S. Cross-Border Philanthropy,” in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA). We wanted to discuss the partnership between the school and ASHA, benefits to both parties, and… Read more »
Amber Ewing didn’t begin her career as a grant writer, or even work in the nonprofit sector, until she stepped foot into Mississippi Food Network (MFN) a year and a half ago as its new grant writer. With a journalism and English background, writing has always been a passion of Ewing’s, but writing grant proposals… Read more »