How do internships benefit students at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, as well as local nonprofit organizations? Dr. Tyrone Freeman, director of undergraduate programs and assistant professor of philanthropic studies, explains: “Internships are a vital part of the undergraduate learning experience. They provide students with pre-professional opportunities in the workplace that expose them to… Read more »
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A passion for relationship-building and connecting donors to a cause they care about
Last week, we highlighted Macy Jackson, a junior at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy interning at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana in its grants and foundations department. Working in an office at Gleaners that is quite close to Jackson is Debbie Russell, the director of donor engagement. Russell has worked in development for almost… Read more »
‘I can’t imagine myself on a different path’: An undergrad shares her passion for fundraising and philanthropy
Tomorrow, many people across the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana will enjoy tasty treats with their family and friends for Thanksgiving. For junior Macy Jackson, she’s thinking not only of the food awaiting her, but of others who may not receive a meal that day. Those thoughts have fueled her to find ways… Read more »
‘We must embrace donors from varied and diverse backgrounds’: one alum’s outlook on philanthropy, diversity, and social capital
Joshua Humbert is a 2015 graduate of the master’s degree program at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Here, he speaks with Ann Boyd-Stewart, assistant dean for fundraising and alumni relations, about his journey to philanthropy and what he’s doing now. When did you receive your master’s degree, and how did you initially find out… Read more »
Hendricks County Community Foundation + The Fund Raising School = capacity-building partnership
Community foundations form an important piece of the nonprofit sector fabric in Indiana. We’ve explored the relationships between staff members at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the Johnson County Community Foundation, as well as the partnership between The Fund Raising School and the Community Foundation of Boone County. Another recent partnership between the… Read more »