For Lilly Family School of Philanthropy B.A. junior Erica Gould, working at the YMCA is in her blood. A fifth-generation YMCA employee, Gould has worked at the Y since she was 17 and through hard work and dedication, has advanced to become the assistant site director for the New Britton Elementary before- and after-school program…. Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
The art and science of fundraising: What does research tell us about our donor marketplace?
By Angela E. White, CFRE Senior Consultant and CEO, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates At Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA), understanding both the art and science of fundraising has been an important part of our practice since the beginning of the firm in 1994. On the art side, we focus on building strong donor relationships and… Read more »
Making a mark in Israeli philanthropy
Master’s students who converge at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy come from across the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences. They graduate, some in two years as full-time students, and others from an executive master’s program where individuals who work full-time can take classes part-time and still graduate in 3-4 years. One such alumna… Read more »
Filling a gap: Grassroots engagement in Nigeria
By Abby Rolland With contributions from Leslie Wells and Sara Johnson Ngozi Iwere has been a leader in grassroots, community movements and efforts in Nigeria for more than 25 years. She founded Community Life Project (CLP) in 1992 to focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic afflicting Nigeria. What started as a response to a major problem… Read more »
30 years of building philanthropy
This past year, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has celebrated its 30th anniversary as a center and school with multiple events, memorable quotes, words of inspiration, and more. While there are thousands of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have passed through the school’s doors, there are several individuals who have stayed with the… Read more »