As a follow-up to our two previous posts on the overview and qualitative findings of the newest Women’s Philanthropy Institute report, “Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color,” we’re highlighting several female students and alumni from diverse backgrounds, sharing their experiences, and how those experiences can be tied to this research. Growing… Read more »
Originally published on The Patterson Foundation’s blog. When The Patterson Foundation proposed a partnership specifically for our master’s degree students to compete for a fellowship at The Foundation after graduation, we did not yet know that we had found a natural partner. Philanthropic partnering is not usually this easy. However, I think the fact that… Read more »
By Elizabeth Williams As a child, one of my favorite shows to watch was the original Little House on the Prairie. Despite the undebatably poor production value, there was a richness in the story of that ordinary family, their crackling fire, and the importance of home. When I chose to attend a college 15 minutes… Read more »
Undergraduate students in philanthropic studies have opportunities to participate in student life on campus: joining clubs, including the Philanthropy Ambassadors Club, participating in IUPUI’s Regatta, competing in student competitions for scholarships, and more. But what do they do in class? It’s not just thinking about philanthropy. Early on in their philanthropic major journeys, undergraduate students… Read more »
Being a first year college student hasn’t stopped Maren Lehman from accessing tools and resources to pursue her passion of educating people about the dangers and realities of eating disorders. The philanthropic studies major arrived on campus ready to pursue her passion to help others. The Whitley County, Indiana native had already been involved with… Read more »