It happens every three years. It sells out. It is one-of-a-kind. And, previous attendees have called it “inspiring,” “thought-provoking,” and “galvanizing.” “It” is the triennial Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s symposium. The 2020 symposium, Philanthropy Plugged In: Creating community in the digital age, is March 31-April 1 in Chicago. Registration opens today. We hope you’ll join… Read more »
By David Johnson Where are African American philanthropists giving their resources, and why are they donating to specific causes? What will the future of giving in the African American community look like? Bachelor’s degree student David Johnson reflects on a Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy panel event featuring six African American panelists working in… Read more »
In Myth No. 3 of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s article “Eight Myths of U.S. Philanthropy,” Una Osili, Ph.D., associate dean for research and international programs, professor of economics and philanthropic studies, and dean’s fellow at the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, explores how immigrants give of their time, talent, treasure, and testimony, foiling the… Read more »
5 PM CST Does your board and staff reflect your community? What do people in your community need versus what do your donors want? How are you listening to community members? How are you stewarding gifts? What kinds of grantmaking support do you provide? Who does it serve? The National Standards for Community Foundations by… 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 »