In the final post of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, Dr. Patrick Dwyer shares his research about gratitude and implications for nonprofits. “Thank you.” Two simple words that can convey a lot of meaning. For nonprofit practitioners, it’s essential to thank many people. Thank your donors (institutional and individual),… Read more »
In the fourth of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, master’s degree alumna Emily Nelson shares her thoughts on Edgar Villanueva’s talk on decolonizing wealth. By Emily Nelson In his talk last month for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Edgar Villanueva did not shy away from calling out the… Read more »
This is the first in a five-part series this week about research and recent trends in philanthropy. Check back every day this week for a new post. What are facts? According to Merriam Webster, a fact is something that has actual existence or a piece of information presented as having objective reality. Fairly simple, right?… Read more »
Several months ago, Comment magazine editor-in-chief Anne Snyder visited Indianapolis and spent time discussing philanthropy and the public good. Her talk focused on her book The Fabric of Character: A Wise Giver’s Guide to Supporting Social and Moral Renewal, and how her visits to philanthropic individuals and organizations around the country shaped her vision for… Read more »
Want to supercharge your fundraising? Learn more from some of The Fund Raising School‘s most popular podcasts! Capital Campaigns – Dr. Gene Tempel Dean emeritus of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dr. Gene Tempel, discusses capital campaigns and how they are a true test of the organization’s fundraising capacity. “Organizations must have a strong… Read more »