On Wednesday, you heard from Dr. Leslie Lenkowsky, professor emeritus of public affairs and philanthropic studies, discuss the issues with John Schnatter, the former CEO and board chairman of Papa John’s Pizza. You may have made a personal decision about whether or not you would accept or return the donation. Now, learn how another ethics… Read more »
Fundraising
The ‘tainted money’ problem returns
Last month, the University of Louisville announced it was changing the name of its football stadium from “Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium” to simply “Cardinal Stadium.” How come? Papa John’s founder and board chairman, John Schnatter, confirmed a report in a Forbes magazine article (it’s long and contains material that may offend some) that he used… 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 »
Gwendolyn Perry Davis: a long-time contributor to the school, fundraising, and philanthropy
Recently, we’ve been highlighting key figures who have shaped the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and its predecessor, the Center on Philanthropy, throughout their combined history. Today, we’re spotlighting Gwendolyn Perry Davis. Davis is completing her two terms on the Board of Visitors and also teaches for The Fund Raising School, which she was introduced… Read more »
A thesis + a change in mind = whole new fundraising insights
As a new student in the philanthropic studies master’s program at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Maarten Bout told Dr. Dwight Burlingame that he flat out refused to do a thesis, an option offered to master’s students. “It will take too much time and I don’t know what I would write about,” Bout told… Read more »