Tempel to become President of IU Foundation, Rooney named Interim Executive Director at Center on Philanthropy
Eugene R. Tempel, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, will leave that position August 31, 2008 to become president of the Indiana University Foundation. Tempel, who has led the Center since September 1997, played an integral role in envisioning and founding it a decade earlier and has been involved in its development throughout its 20-year history. Under his leadership, the Center has experienced substantial growth and made many important contributions to philanthropy education, research and practice. Patrick M. Rooney, Ph.D., director of research at the Center, will serve as its interim executive director. "Patrick
Rooney brings both significant executive leadership experience in higher education and strong relationships with nonprofit sector experts and professionals nationwide," Indiana University Executive Vice President and Chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Charles Bantz stated. "He is the right person to guide the Center during this transition." Read the press release.
Sargeant receives honors, writes fundraising standards for UK
The United Kingdom has adopted national fundraising standards developed by international fundraising expert Adrian Sargeant and an advisory group of senior UK fundraising professionals. Sargeant is the Robert F. Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at the Center on Philanthropy. UK Workforce Hub commissioned Sargeant to write the Fundraising National Occupational Standards, which were recently approved by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. They specify the standards of performance fundraising professionals should demonstrate and describe the knowledge and skills fundraisers at all levels should have. Read the press release.
Additionally, Sargeant was named a Fellow by the trustees of the Institute of Fundraising (United Kingdom). The Institute supports fundraisers, through leadership, representation, standards setting and education, to deliver excellent fundraising. Sargeant was also named in the top ten of the UK's Professional Fundraising magazine's 50 Most Influential poll for 2008. Sargeant was recognized for his work as managing editor of the International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing , as an editorial board member for several other nonprofit marketing journals, and as a researcher and scholar who teaches fundraising across the world.
Philanthropic Giving Index results released
Nonprofits are somewhat less optimistic about the present and future fundraising climates than they were six months and one year ago, according to the latest Philanthropic Giving Index (PGI) released by the Center on Philanthropy. The PGI fell 6 percent from December 2007 and 4.7 percent from the same time last year. With the exception of direct mail, fundraisers experienced less success with all types of fundraising techniques in the first half of 2008 than they predicted last December. At least 83 percent of fundraisers feel the economy has hurt their fundraising efforts now as opposed to 48 percent who held that view six months ago. The survey also included a series of questions on special events in which a large majority of fundraisers surveyed said that special events are effective fundraising tools for their organizations. Read the press release.
Giving tops $300 billion according to Giving USA 2008
Giving USA 2008, the annual yearbook on philanthropy published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Center on Philanthropy, found that charitable giving in the United States is estimated to be $306.39 billion in 2007, exceeding $300 billion for the first time in history. Every type of public charity receiving donations saw gains in 2007. The estimates for 2007 indicate that giving rose in 2007 by 3.9 percent (1 percent adjusted for inflation). Charitable giving was 2.2 percent of gross domestic product for 2007. Read the press release or order a copy of Giving USA 2008.
Center's research recognized by CASE
The Center on Philanthropy's research team received the John Grenzebach Research Award for Outstanding Published Scholarship from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its American Express Charitable Gift Survey , published last fall. This comprehensive analysis of individual giving reveals why only one in ten donors chooses to give online. Each year CASE presents these research awards for work on current trends and issues in higher education, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing. Read the American Express Charitable Gift Survey.
Register today for symposium on women's philanthropy, November 13-14, 2008
The Center on Philanthropy's 20th Annual Symposium, Moving Women's Philanthropy Forward: Influences, Intent, Impact , in Indianapolis on November 13-14, 2008 presents an opportunity for senior-level nonprofit and foundation professionals, fundraisers, and other decision makers to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving, versatile field of women's philanthropy. Through a mix of keynote and breakout sessions, participants will explore this multifaceted arena and will reflect on women's roles in philanthropy in the United States and around the world. Keynote speakers include Ms. Lisa Witter, Chief Operating Officer, Fenton Communications; Ms. Anne Mosle, Vice President for Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Ms. Kimberly B. Davis, Vice President, Global Philanthropy, and President, JPMorgan
Chase Foundation; and Ms. Julie Fisher Cummings, Managing Trustee, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation with daughter Ms. Caroline Cummings. Attendance is limited. Please register today to reserve your spot!
Center to host Arab philanthropy expert this fall
Barbara Ibrahim, Director of the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at American University in Cairo, will spend the fall semester with the Center on Philanthropy as a visiting scholar. An Indiana University alumna and former program officer with the Ford Foundation in Cairo, Ibrahim is an expert on international philanthropy, especially philanthropy in Arab nations, nations with strong Islamic communities, and diaspora philanthropy among Muslims in the United States and elsewhere. Part of a burgeoning collaboration between the Gerhart Center and the Center on Philanthropy - and American University in Cairo and Indiana University more broadly - Ibrahim's visit
this fall will include four public talks on various aspects of Arab philanthropy and civil society in the Middle East.
Ibrahim's first public talk will take place Wednesday, September 3. It will be held at IUPUI University Library in the Lilly Auditorium and will begin at 4:00 p.m. The topic will be "Youth Activism and Public Spaces: Social Change in Egypt and the Middle East." Other public discussions will be held in October, November, and December, at the same place and time of day. The dates and topics are:
October 8: "Trends in Arab Philanthropy: Gulf Oil and the Emergence of New Philanthropies"
November 5: "Trends in Arab Philanthropy: Charity and Change"
December 10: "Corporate Social Responsibility in the Middle East: Citizen Business Leaders"
Please call the Center on Philanthropy at (317) 274-4200 for more information.
Lenkowsky and panel of experts to publicly discuss $8 billion bequest to animal welfare on September 5 in Washington, D.C.
When Leona Helmsley died in August 2007, she left all but a few million dollars of her $8 billion estate to the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, making it easily one of America's largest foundations. She also left a brief document indicating that the entire trust be used for the care and welfare of dogs. On Friday, September 5, Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal and The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host Leslie Lenkowsky, professor of public affairs and Philanthropic Studies at the Center on Philanthropy and Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs - and the Center's director of graduate studies - along with Georgetown University's Pablo Eisenberg, Boston College law professor Ray Madoff, and Hudson Institute's Judge Robert Bork to discuss the fundamental questions Helmsley's bequest raises about donor intent, social justice, and the public interest. The Chronicle's editor, Stacy Palmer will moderate the discussion. Click here for more information, to register, or to access audio or video recordings.
Thomas H. Lake Distinguished Visitor Eboo Patel to visit Indianapolis in October
Eboo Patel, Ph.D., will be in Indianapolis on October 21 and 22 to serve as a Lake Institute on Faith & Giving Distinguished Visitor. He is the founder of Chicago's Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), an international organization that enables young people to bridge religious traditions to serve humanity. Patel's book, Acts of Faith , details his struggle for identity as an Indian Muslim in America and the path that led to the creation of IFYC. His visit will include candid conversations with area high school students; a presentation to college students interested in religious and philanthropic studies; a breakfast dialogue with interfaith clergy, lay leaders, and religion faculty; and a formal luncheon with business executives and civic leaders.
Robert L. Payton and Michael P. Moody co-author n ew book on understanding philanthropy
Robert L. Payton, Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies and the first full-time director of the Center on Philanthropy, and Michael P. Moody, former Jane Addams Fellow program research associate at the Center and a cultural sociologist whose work focuses on the theory and practice of philanthropy, have co-authored the book, Understanding Philanthropy, Its Meaning and Mission.
Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when they want to make the world a better place? In essence, what is philanthropy? These fundamental questions are tackled in this engaging and original book. Payton and Moody present a new way of thinking about the meaning and mission of philanthropy. Weaving together accessible theoretical explanations with fascinating examples of philanthropic action, this book advances key scholarly debates about philanthropy and offers
practitioners a way of explaining the rationale for their nonprofit efforts. Order the book.
Center alumna receives personal and professional honors
It's been a summer of honors for Sarah Harris (MA/MPA '05). Harris was named one of thirty-two national finalists for the White House Fellows program, the nation's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. Only three percent of those who apply to the program are named national finalists, representing the leadership, service and professional caliber of applicants who make it that far. The White House Fellows selection process is highly competitive and based on a record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career, evidence of leadership potential, a proven commitment to public service, and the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute
successfully at the highest levels of the federal government.
Though not named to the class of 14 Fellows, Harris appreciates all that she learned by going through the intense application process. "The process has been beneficial to my personal and professional growth. It has helped me re-think my professional role, my community service and my dedication to giving and serving others," Harris says. "The experience demonstrated several things to me. We all have unique gifts and talents and there are many phenomenal people serving our communities and our country every day. One way or another, we can all use our time, talents and ambitions to contribute to the greater good. I remain convinced that there is no
false trade off between doing well and doing good."
Harris' personal passions to better her community drive her professional pursuits as well. She received the "30 Under 30 Award" from Edison Media Research for her work leading a nationwide Community Outreach program at Emmis Communications that creatively leverages the promotional power of radio to support the public education and mobilization efforts of nonprofits, corporations, foundations and government agencies. Harris has grown the Emmis Community Outreach program to include the Indianapolis, New York, Los Angeles, Austin and St. Louis markets. Read her "30 Under 30" profile.
Calling all Center alumni
Are you a new graduate of the Center's academic programs or a new Certificate in Fund Raising Management holder through The Fund Raising School? The Center's Alumni Association would like to congratulate you on your accomplishments and let you know about a number of resources at your fingertips. Graduates of the Ph.D., M.A., M.P.A. and Executive M.A. programs, as well as Certificate holders are encouraged to create an alumni profile and get involved with the Center on Philanthropy Alumni Association through education, service, mentorship and giving. For more information, email copdev@iupui.edu.
Center convenes inaugural HBCU Summer Institute
The Third Millennium Philanthropy and Leadership Initiative held its inaugural HBCU Summer Institute from June 23-27, 2008. The event convened 17 leaders from colleges and universities, the United Negro College Fund, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and supporting nonprofit organizations. The participants engaged in three days of Philanthropic Studies courses taught by members of the Center's faculty and staff. During the ensuing two days the participants dialogued with TFRS faculty member Charles Stephens, who has been engaged in fund development for 47 years. With generous support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Third Millennium Initiative focuses on highlighting and supporting the unique aspects of philanthropy among
people of color, women, and youth. Millennium seeks to identify and encourage young people to explore the history, principles, and practices of philanthropy, which will lead to succeeding generations of philanthropic leaders.
Faith and Fundraising a success; September course open for enrollment
The first public offering of Faith and Fundraising , taught in partnership by the Center's Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and The Fund Raising School, took place in June. Addressing issues of sustainability and giving specific to religious organizations, it encouraged participants to rethink the ways they talk about money from a religious perspective and helped them reevaluate their understanding of fundraising and best practices. One participant said, "This course has been immensely helpful to me. The church has neither offered me this kind of training nor expected it of me... I appreciate the instructors' openness to questions and the opportunity for individual consultation about specifics for our context." The course will be
offered again September 22-25, 2008, and online registration is available here.
Amazon.com partnership generating revenue for the Center
The Center has an exciting partnership with Amazon.com. As an Associate Affiliate, the Center offers visitors to its Books Web page access to texts about philanthropy and its related disciplines at a discounted price. All book sales made through the Center's site (not just books related to philanthropy) generate a 4% commission for the Center. If you are planning to purchase any kind of book or product from Amazon.com, please click on any of the product or book links on our Web site before you start shopping. The Center will then receive its 4% commission on your entire purchase.
The Fund Raising School 2008 Course Schedule
(Crossed off dates are sold out)
Developing Annual Sustainability
Indianapolis, IN
Sep 29-30
Developing Major Gifts
Chicago, IL
Sep 8-10
Indianapolis, IN
Nov 18-20
Orlando, FL
Oct 14-16
Faith and Fundraising
Indianapolis, IN
Sep 22-25
Interpersonal Communication
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 29-30
San Francisco, CA
Sep 10-11
Leading for Results: A Workshop for New Nonprofit CEOs
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 8-10
Managing the Capital Campaign
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 20-22
Planned Giving
Indianapolis, IN
Sep 22-24
Nov 5-7
Preparing Successful Grant Proposals
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 6-7
Principles & Techniques
Chicago, IL
Oct 20-24
Indianapolis, IN
Sep 15-19
Oct 13-17
Nov 17-21
San Francisco, CA
Nov 17-21
Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising
Indianapolis, IN
Sep 13-13
The Dynamics of Women's Giving
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 27-28
Register for courses on the Web or download a registration form.
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