How does technology impact the nonprofit sector? Philanthropy students studied this question through one of their classes. The school is offering a master’s degree course that focuses on technology, the next generation, and social change this fall. From firsthand, practical experience, why is learning about technology important? Alumna Smita Vadakekalam, M.A.’01, has worked for technology… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
‘Soul of Philanthropy’: Learning to be a philanthropist in different ways
In 2012, six couples in Columbus, Indiana began the African American Fund of Bartholomew County (AAFBC). As part of Heritage Fund—The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, the AAFBC sponsors discussions and issues grants in five focus areas: health awareness, education, arts and culture, economic/career development, and leadership development. “We wanted to support events and… Read more »
Maintaining hope in the face of global crisis
By Hannah Saeger Karnei Originally published on The Patterson Foundation’s blog The global refugee crisis is an overwhelming, ongoing event the world urgently needs to face. It seems impossible, but as of now, there are more than 70 million displaced humans. As philanthropists, our hearts bleed because we each have an area of focus, and… Read more »
Finding philanthropy and generosity around the world
Philanthropy is everywhere. I spent two weeks in England and Scotland on vacation, and even though I was on a break from work and school, I couldn’t help but notice philanthropy and current news/debates on it everywhere I went. To begin with though, it’s not necessarily called philanthropy. I asked a British friend, who claimed… Read more »
Community foundations and equity: A case study
This past spring, Dr. Laurie Paarlberg, Charles Stewart Mott Chair on Community Foundations and professor of philanthropic studies, taught the course Nonprofit and Public Policy. Master’s student Amanda Keating became interested in how public policy impacts and develops alongside nonprofits during her first semester, and knew she wanted to take a course specifically focused on… Read more »