Tyrone Freeman, Ph.D., director of undergraduate programs and assistant professor of philanthropic studies, discusses Black Philanthropy Month and how African-Americans have been philanthropists for generations. Watch the video above and read the transcription below to learn more. Black Philanthropy Month is a great time to recognize that African-Americans have been philanthropists from Day One. In… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
How a biology major found his way to philanthropic studies
What’s it like to be a new student at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy? Topher Anderson is finding out now. The Marian University graduate began the in-person master’s degree program on Monday, beginning his journey studying philanthropy. Anderson will also serve as a McKinney Fellow during his time on campus. He came to philanthropy… Read more »
New semester, new students, new philanthropic understanding
Yesterday, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy welcomed new bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. students on campus and online. Included are maps that show the wide range of states and countries that new students originate from this fall semester. Some will live in Indianapolis and attend classes in person. Some master’s and graduate certificate students will… Read more »
Two perspectives, one organization: practicing philanthropy in a community foundation
By Sarah Nathan, Ph.D. Professional philanthropy has been my career’s work: first as a frontline fundraiser and now as an educator. My daily work at The Fund Raising School allows me to interact and learn from a great diversity of nonprofit organizations. We see individuals from start-ups and very small, grassroots nonprofits as well as… Read more »
Getting to know our faculty: Pamala Wiepking
Meet Pamala Wiepking, Ph.D., the newly-appointed Visiting Stead Family Chair in International Philanthropy and visiting associate professor in philanthropy studies. She also sits on the advisory board for the Global Philanthropy Indices. Educational experience: M.A. Sociology – Utrecht University, Netherlands; Ph.D. Philanthropic Studies – Vrije University – Amsterdam, Netherlands Previous experience: Assistant Professor –… Read more »