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 »
Entries by Abby Rolland
Dr. John List, the science of the economics of philanthropy, and the partnership of two thought leaders
In 1998, economist Dr. John List was working as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida when the dean of the school came to him with an idea: start a center for environmental policy analysis and help raise money to support it. That idea, and the $5,000 that the dean gave Dr. List… Read more »
Experimental, experiential learning: How Ph.D. students built knowledge and skills for future careers
In Dr. Sara Konrath’s P-690 Research in Philanthropic Studies course, first and second-year doctoral students work together in groups to create an experimental research project. After creating and working on the project throughout the semester, they prepare and then give the presentation in front of a panel of judges and their fellow students. The group… Read more »
‘Advice from the Funders’: Previewing their webinar, alumni share advice on how to apply for foundation grants
On February 14, The Fund Raising School will host the webinar “Advice from the Funders.” Featured will be two alumni from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy who have experience working with and for foundations. Jenna Wachtmann, M.A.’15, program officer at Ball Brothers Foundation in Muncie, Indiana, and Jeff Small, M.A.’05, vice president of programs… Read more »
Advancing Mission and an ‘invitation to new life’
Sister Sharon Costello, the congregational moderator for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, is no stranger to building relationships. The former elementary school teacher and administrator and former executive director of Girls Hope of Pittsburgh has known that crafting relationships is important to helping a congregation connect with a community. The 150-year-old congregation’s mission… Read more »