I was a new student in the master’s degree program at the Center on Philanthropy in Indianapolis that fall. Syllabi in hand, I was already reading and trying to stay on schedule after many years’ hiatus from school. Although most of my career to that point was in the nonprofit environment, it didn’t take long… Read more »
Alumni
Serving the city, serving the country, serving the world
From the moment he stepped foot on IUPUI’s campus as a first-year, Fremont, Indiana native Andrew Thomas, B.A. ’18, knew that he wanted to major in philanthropic studies. “I had volunteered and worked at nonprofits in high school, and was pretty involved with the local community foundation. The foundation’s executive director, Jennifer Danic, M.A. ‘06,… Read more »
‘If you want to help people, this is the best place to be’
Originally, Kayla Plummer, B.A. ’18, did not want to attend college. However, her parents insisted that she attend, and so Plummer decided to major in elementary education at IUPUI. “I knew that I wanted to work with and help youth in some capacity. However, I learned that elementary education was not the right path for… Read more »
‘Find your passion, work hard, and set high goals’: How a master’s alum is making her passion her profession
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 »
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 »