The new “Generosity for Life” interactive web site reports an 11-percentage point decline in American households making charitable donations between 2000 – 2014. What does this mean for fundraisers? The report is rigorous and reliable and, therefore, is useful for your fundraising planning. But how? 1. The report’s findings serve as a reminder to stay… Read more »
Faculty Insights
Getting to know: Patrick Dwyer
Title: Assistant professor of philanthropic studies Research interests/areas of study: gratitude, prosocial behaviors (helping behaviors), altruism, volunteerism (in the United States and abroad), giving behaviors Educational experience: B.A. Psychology – Vassar College; Ph.D. Social Psychology – University of Minnesota Previous experience: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina What drew him into the study… Read more »
30th Anniversary Reflections
Thirty years ago, the Center on Philanthropy was established at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Last Friday, we celebrated the founding of the center and its transformation into the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy with a kickoff event that featured reflections from long-term faculty and staff members. Jennifer Staashelm presented top 10 lists of things that have… Read more »