As part of her Celebrity Philanthropy course with Dr. Genevieve Shaker, undergraduate Rachel Hendrickson prepared this blog post about a celebrity giving back during COVID-19. By Rachel Hendrickson As January rang in the new year, individuals across the world celebrated with excitement. The clock turned 12:00, and people were filled with hope based on the… Read more »
Recent (and not-so-recent) critiques of philanthropy have affected the sector before and during COVID-19. Yet, crises often have ways to expand generosity amongst many people. So, how can practitioners and funders recognize these critiques, while also moving the sector forward during times of crisis, and then in times of normalcy? Based on clips from The… Read more »
Recently, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) released Women Give 2020 – New Forms of Giving in the Digital Age: Powered by Technology, Creating Community. The report, published during a time when most social interactions take place in front of a screen, shows broad gender differences in how women and men use the Internet and social… Read more »
By Dr. Patricia Snell Herzog In the Science of College: Navigating the First Year and Beyond, my colleagues and I discuss multiple aspects of university life, especially focusing on the often-unwritten rules. In my largest book co-author team yet, I joined together with other faculty, instructors, advisors, and student support staff to formulate an interdisciplinary… Read more »
In January 2020, early indicators pointed to growth in charitable giving in the United States in 2020. The economy was strong, the stock market was performing well, and unemployment was at record-low levels. While the economy isn’t the only predictor or motivation for charitable giving, research shows that people who feel financially and economically secure… Read more »