A view of the organizations and services available within Philanthropic Services.
Philanthropic Services comprises two units: The Lake Institute on Faith and Giving and The Women's
Philanthropy Institute. Philanthropic Services provides a portfolio of services
available across the Center, integrating them to meet client needs (needs assessments, research, capacity
building for grantees, academic and executive programs, etc.). With the Center’s long history of serving both
scholars and practitioners, it provides a unique intersection of academic disciplines, research, public policy,
and practice.
| ENTITY |
WHO WE ARE |
WHO WE SERVE |
| The Lake Institute on Faith and Giving |
The Lake Institute on Faith and Giving is dedicated to helping people of faith,
regardless of their religious persuasion; think creatively and reflectively on the relationship
between their faith and their giving.
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LFI services are available to donors, nonprofit organizations, churches and congregations,
religious institutions, theological schools and seminaries, community groups and civic organizations.
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| The Women's Philanthropy Institute |
The Women's Philanthropy Institute inspires, educates and encourages women to effect change in the world through their philanthropy. |
The Women's Philanthropy Institute was formed to help women gain confidence in their capabilities as financial donors and to inspire women to fulfill their philanthropic potential. WPI is an educational resource for women and for those who wish to encourage women as donors. |
| Academic/Practitioner Programs |
Established in 1987, the largest and most comprehensive academic center focused on philanthropy and nonprofit management. The Center pioneered the field of Philanthropic Studies and its unique approach to the study of philanthropy through the liberal arts and other academic and professional disciplines. |
We serve undergraduate and graduate students; sector professionals working in foundations, nonprofits/NGOs, and other related organizations, domestically and abroad, both on the ground and online |
| Research |
Largest, most comprehensive academic center devoted to the study of philanthropy in the world. |
The Center’s research serves a range of clients both inside the sector – (foundations, nonprofit organizations, donors, advisors, sector institutions and organizations) as well as organizations and institutions outside the sector (the media, governmental agencies, corporations). |
| Capacity Building |
Designer, developer and provider of programs to assist grantee organizations in strengthening capacity and reducing reliance on single-source funding. Offerings include customized courses and workshops on board development; personnel policies and human resource structures; planning, budget, and evaluation; financial reporting and investments |
TFRS contracts with local, national and international foundations and Nonprofits/NGOs to increase grantee competency and build capacity. |
