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Teaching Student Philanthropy Across the Disciplines

Teaching Student Philanthropy Across the Disciplines. Danielle McDonald & Mark Neikirk Northern Kentucky University. Since Fall 2000:. 316 awards have been given to nonprofits 120 classes with approximately 2000 students have given away: Traditional direct model of giving: $499,805

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Teaching Student Philanthropy Across the Disciplines

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  1. Teaching Student Philanthropy Across the Disciplines Danielle McDonald & Mark Neikirk Northern Kentucky University

  2. Since Fall 2000: • 316 awards have been given to nonprofits • 120 classes with approximately 2000 students have given away: • Traditional direct model of giving: $499,805 • Indirect Giving Model: $67,000 • For a grand total of $566,805

  3. Student Philanthropy Models • Indirect Model • Students review RFP’s submitted to corporate foundation and make recommendations • Direct Model • Minimum $1,000 award • Must be given to nonprofit or government agency • Students make decisions regarding who receives the award

  4. Template for Direct Model • Narrow down topic or issue want to focus on • Students select nonprofits • Reflection – course assignments & award ceremony • Few rules and broad guidelines allow implementation across variety of disciplines

  5. Implemented in 27 Disciplines • Sociology, Human Services, Political Science, Honors Courses, Education, Nursing, Social Work, Anthropology, Communications, African Studies, Art, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Women’s Studies, Business, Philosophy, Theater, Religion, Music, University 101, Journalism, History, Environmental Science, Organizational Leadership & Chemistry

  6. Faculty Meeting • Form letters and applications • Put award ceremony on calendar • Discuss ways to implement project into class • Encourage classes to do more – raising additional funds; volunteer time and talent

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