I was a new student in the master’s degree program at the Center on Philanthropy in Indianapolis that fall. Syllabi in hand, I was already reading and trying to stay on schedule after many years’ hiatus from school. Although most of my career to that point was in the nonprofit environment, it didn’t take long… Read more »
Tyrone Freeman, Ph.D., director of undergraduate programs and assistant professor of philanthropic studies, discusses Black Philanthropy Month and how African-Americans have been philanthropists for generations. Watch the video above and read the transcription below to learn more. Black Philanthropy Month is a great time to recognize that African-Americans have been philanthropists from Day One. In… Read more »
What’s it like to be a new student at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy? Topher Anderson is finding out now. The Marian University graduate began the in-person master’s degree program on Monday, beginning his journey studying philanthropy. Anderson will also serve as a McKinney Fellow during his time on campus. He came to philanthropy… Read more »
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 »
By Dana R.H. Doan Prior to starting the Ph.D. program at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy last fall, I recall feeling anxious about leaving Vietnam and the nonprofit sector to start my academic journey. One year later, and my first summer back in Vietnam was filled with a stimulating mix of readings, research, and… Read more »