Collaboration between the government and the philanthropic sector as well as the introduction of innovative tools and strategies continued to enhance the philanthropic landscape in Singapore and South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philanthropic organizations in Singapore and South Korea have different philanthropic environments. In Singapore, the highly favorable environment (at an overall score of… Read more »
Entries by Gilbert Flores
Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Prompts New Challenges for Philanthropy
This article was first published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy and authored by IU philanthropic studies professor Leslie Lenkowsky. An important but controversial era in public policy ended with last week’s Supreme Court ruling allowing states to outlaw abortion. Philanthropy and nonprofits have played large roles on both sides of the fight over legalized abortion,… Read more »
Learning by Giving Class Works Together to Grant Indianapolis Nonprofit $10,000
Led this semester by Dr. Patricia Snell Herzog, the Melvin Simon Chair in Philanthropy and associate professor of philanthropic studies, students in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s “Learning by Giving” class got first-hand experience in the grantmaking process. They worked together to create a foundation, identify community needs, and grant funds to an organization…. Read more »
Alumni George Suttles’ Commencement Speech
The truest, purest expressions of philanthropy can be found closest to you. Recently, LFSOP alumni George Suttles addressed this year’s graduates during commencement exercises in May. We thought our whole community might benefit from his words and wisdom. Dean Pasic, esteemed faculty, family friends, and celebrated and decorated graduates, I send you congratulations and gratitude,… Read more »
Americans gave a near-record $485 billion to charity in 2021, despite surging inflation rates
Boosted by a strong year for stocks and swift economic growth, U.S. giving in 2021 totaled a near-record US $485 billion. Individuals, foundations, estates and corporations gave more to charity in 2021 than before the pandemic, according to the latest annual Giving USA report from the Giving USA Foundation, released in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy… Read more »