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 »
Entries by Abby Rolland
Navigating your career: How to make the most of your experiences
What’s one piece of career advice you would give to current students and recent alumni from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy? Some of our alumni and Board of Visitors members answered a series of questions on how current students and recent alumni can navigate their new careers. What do you wish someone had told… Read more »
‘I can’t imagine myself on a different path’: An undergrad shares her passion for fundraising and philanthropy
Tomorrow, many people across the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana will enjoy tasty treats with their family and friends for Thanksgiving. For junior Macy Jackson, she’s thinking not only of the food awaiting her, but of others who may not receive a meal that day. Those thoughts have fueled her to find ways… Read more »
California wildfires: ‘How can I give in a way that means the most?’
Last year, we published a blog post about Hurricane Harvey and how individuals can donate to have the most impact. We’re finding that topic relevant today, as the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire rage in California. These fires have burned 10,000 homes and structures, and over 250,000 total people remain under mandatory evacuation orders (CBS… Read more »
How philanthropy and faith in diverse communities can guide us today
So, I’m going to level with you. As I walked into Shelton Auditorium at the Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) on Tuesday, November 6, my first thought was not on the Distinguished Visitors Panel, presented by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, CTS, and 2018 Spirit and Place Festival. I… Read more »