By Cherilyn Horning and Laurie E. Paarlberg Partnerships between United Ways and community foundations are not a new phenomenon. United Ways and community foundations have long worked together to meet community needs in many communities across the U.S. These partnerships were particularly vital during COVID-19 when local United Ways and community foundations often worked… Read more »
By Kevin Starcher I came across the tale a long time ago, and have long lost the source of its origination. But its impact is strong, and I share it for the context of this brief essay. Two brothers began a milling business. One was married with a family and one was single. They determined… Read more »
Last week, we highlighted Macy Jackson, a junior at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy interning at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana in its grants and foundations department. Working in an office at Gleaners that is quite close to Jackson is Debbie Russell, the director of donor engagement. Russell has worked in development for almost… Read more »
In January, April, and July, we introduced you to six Science and Imagination of Living Generously (SILG) grantees and their research on generosity (SILG was a regranting program conducted by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Additional program details are available at GenerosityForLife.org). In this article, we’re… Read more »
This is the final blog in a four-week series about Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). Each week has provided a different perspective on this course and the way it has impacted individuals and religious organizations. By Melissa Spas Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of working… Read more »