Introducing the Thomasson Scholars. Three bright, hardworking, and dedicated young individuals dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world. They come from different backgrounds and have different stories, but they gather at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy this fall to begin their academic careers studying philanthropy. We want to introduce you to these amazing… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
Donors, fundraisers, and how to encourage planned giving
How do you implement planned giving into your organization’s fundraising plan and goals? Read a transcription of a podcast produced by The Fund Raising School, narrated by Bill Stanczykiewicz, assistant dean for external relations and director of The Fund Raising School, and Phil Purcell, senior counsel for philanthropy at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Bill Stanczykiewciz (BS):… Read more »
‘Different, more, better’: Driving philanthropy forward
By Hannah Saeger Karnei In April 2019, Courtney Baugh (M.A./M.P.A. ‘19) and I presented at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Board of Visitors lunch about The Patterson Foundation Fellows Program. Courtney had decided to take a great opportunity with CCS Fundraising and I had decided to accept the offer to become the inaugural… Read more »
A productive partnership: Researching and learning about community philanthropy and leadership
This fall, Dr. Laurie Paarlberg, Charles Stewart Mott Chair on Community Foundations and professor of philanthropic studies, will work with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) and Dr. Marlene Walk, affiliate faculty member at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, on a research partnership focused on community foundations and community leadership. Here, Dr. Paarlberg shares more… Read more »
Expanding the definition of philanthropy: Thoughts from a civic reflection
By Rafia Khader and Abby Rolland In July, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy staff members and student workers participated in a civic reflection workshop led by Dr. Elizabeth Lynn, founding director of the Center for Civic Reflection and special projects consultant for Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. What is civic reflection? Ph.D. student Christina… Read more »