The most important part of the new American Rescue Plan Act for philanthropy may be one which provides not a cent to any nonprofit group or a tax incentive to any donor. The law includes changes in the Child Tax Credit that, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, could raise the incomes… Read more »
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Two students, two paths, one competition
You may have heard about the David Nathan Meyerson Prize for Leadership and Giving competition and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy undergraduate winners of that competition, senior Rosie Tarlton and junior Elizabeth Williams. You may have listened to their presentations and heard Tarlton talk about her passion for children’s health and Williams focus on… Read more »
The Human Needs Index and Poverty in Remote Areas
Since its launch, the Human Needs Index (HNI) has served as a powerful tool to track human need with different indicators and less lag time than conventional government data. The partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and The Salvation Army produces and analyzes data that is updated every three months in… Read more »