week 1
philanthropy as civic engagement
reading
Lynn, E. and Wisley, S. (2006). Four Traditions of Philanthropy. In A. Davis and E. Lynn (Eds.), The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity (pp. 210-217). Chicago: Great Books Foundation.
Carol, C., Berger, W., La, H., and Rosqueta, K.M. (2019). We the People: A Philanthropic Guide to Strengthening Democracy. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, The Center for High Impact Philanthropy.
Faculty of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Fall 2019). Eight Myths of US Philanthropy. Stanford Social Innovation Review, pp. 26-33.
Classy (2023). Why America Gives 2022: Finding Resilience Through Donor Loyalty.
resource
Selected Philanthropic and Charitable Terms & Concepts
Giving USA/The Giving Institute/IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy 2024 Infographic
Giving USA/The Giving Institute/IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy 2023 Infographic
Course Website: Power of Giving Page
Blackbaud (2015). Diversity in Giving: The Changing Landscape of American Philanthropy.
Lilly School of Philanthropy (2019). Womengive | 19: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color.
Behrens, T. and Colleagues (2024). 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
Behrens, T. and Colleagues (2023). 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
Behrens, T. and Colleagues (2022). 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2022. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
week 2
nonprofits and due diligence
reading
National Council of Nonprofits (2019). Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives.
California Association of Nonprofits & The Nonprofit Institute (2019). Causes Count: The Economic Power of California’s Nonprofit Sector.
For detailed information about the nonprofit sector in other U.S. states, check: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/find-your-state-association.
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. (2023). What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits.
Friedman, E. (2013). Reinventing Philanthropy: A Framework for More Effective Giving. Dulles, VA: Potomac Books. (Chapter 10: Choosing a Charity, pp. 105-116)
resource
LaPiana Consulting (2010). Due Diligence Done Well: A Guide for Grantmakers.
Arrillaga-Andreessen, L. (2020). Giving 2.0 Guide: The Art of Assessing Nonprofits.
Arrillaga-Andreessen, L. (2020). Giving 2.0 Guide: Questions to Ask When Considering Funding a Nonprofit Organization.
week 3
strategic giving
reading
Frumkin, P. (2010). The Essence of Strategic Giving: A Practical Guide for Donors and Fundraisers. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. (Chapter 1: The Idea of Strategic Giving, pp. 1-26).
Brest, P. (2012). A Decade of Outcome-Oriented Philanthropy. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Spring, pp. 42-47.
listening
Gladwell, M. (2017). Revisionist History Podcast: My Little Hundred Million.
week 4
compelling causes & effective cases for support
reading
Singer, P. (2011). What Should A Billionaire Give—and What Should You? In P. Illingworth, T. Pogge, and L. Wener (Eds.), Giving Well: The Ethics of Philanthropy (pp. 13-25). New York: Oxford University Press.
Macaskill, W., Mogensen, Al., and Ord, T. (2018). Giving Isn’t Demanding. In P. Woodruff (Ed.), The Ethics of Giving: Philosophers’ Perspectives on Philanthropy (pp. 178-203). New York: Oxford University Press.
Friedman, E. (2013). Reinventing Philanthropy: A Framework for More Effective Giving. Dulles, VA: Potomac Books. (Chapter 14: Ten Smart Approaches That Work, pp. 149-165)
Corning Bedford, K. (2019). A Generous Heart: Changing the World through Feminist Philanthropy. San Bernardino, CA: Corning Bedford. (Chapter 5: How You Give, pp. 61-78)
week 5
charity, philanthropy, & you
reading
Giridharadas, A. (2019). Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World. New York, NY: Vintage Books. (Chapter 6: Generosity and Justice, pp. 154-200)
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Philanthropy Roadmap (2021). Women and Giving.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Philanthropy Roadmap (2021). Diversity, Inclusion and Effective Philanthropy.
Stroh, D.P. (2015). Systems Thinking for Social Change. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing. (Chapter 13: Becoming a Systems Thinker, pp. 205-213)