An East Coast native, Melynne Klaus, M.A./M.P.A. ’03, attended Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Art History. During her time there, Klaus interned in the development office at F&M. She enjoyed working in fundraising, and after graduating, continued to work in the office with corporate and foundation… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
Outstanding staff member: Michele Farris
“She was a quick learner and knows just about every aspect of our work in this department.” “She works diligently and keeps a positive attitude.” “She is one of the most caring and kind people I know.” These words describe one of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Outstanding Staff Award winners, Michele Farris. As… Read more »
Master’s alumna applies practical knowledge to fundraising career
After graduating in 2015 with a master’s in philanthropic studies and certificate in nonprofit management, Kyla McEntire has served as the Fund Manager at the Oaks Academy in Indianapolis for the past three years. Here, she talks about her journey through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and how she applies the knowledge she… Read more »
The ‘eternal student’ and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management
With three degrees from three countries, Pazit Levitan calls herself “the eternal student.” A bachelor’s degree in art history and journalism, and two master’s degrees (an MA in film & television studies and an MBA in media management) led her from her home country in Israel to working in higher education in the U.S…. Read more »
Monetizing generosity
Earlier this year, in January and April, we introduced you to four Science and Imagination of Living Generously (SILG) grantees and their research on generosity (SILG was a regranting program conducted by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Additional program details are available at GenerosityForLife.org). In this… Read more »