reflected changing conditions, but the fifth edition takes an even greater step forward in anticipating fundraising and philanthropic challenges for uncertain times to come.
We are grateful to have put this volume together when the academic community in nonprofit and philanthropic studies is more robust than ever. There are a number of strong media outlets specializing in reporting on the nonprofit sector. Because the field's profile is growing, as are educational opportunities, more fundraisers are choosing the profession earlier instead of “falling into it” later. And, the public discourse around philanthropy invites us to think critically about our work in new ways.
Some of these developments can be tracked back to when the Lilly Endowment gave seed money to create the center and, subsequently, its unrestricted endowment, with the goals of building the capacity of the nonprofit sector and the field of philanthropic studies. We recognize those who had a vision for an academic program dedicated to the study of and education about philanthropy, including leaders at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indiana University (IU), and in Indianapolis as well as many generous donors and funders like the Lilly Endowment, Kellogg, and the Atlantic Philanthropies.
We are humbled that so many educators chose previous editions of this book for their students and – since 1991 – that generations of practitioners have read the chapters to build and refine their fundraising skills and to support their organizations. We are grateful to our publisher, Wiley, and our editors Brian Neill and Deborah Schindlar, for continuing to provide a good home for books on nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.
Our partner on this project since its inception was Pat Danahey Janin, editorial assistant and a doctoral candidate in the Lilly Family School. Putting together an edited volume with 39 chapters and more than 50 authors is a significant administrative task. Pat communicated with every author, read every chapter, and worked side‐by‐side with the editors on the details large and small. The authors, editors, and readers are fortunate that Pat brought her expertise, talent, and dedication to the project.
This edition pays special attention to fundraisers as central contributors to philanthropic giving and as whole people, driven by their own personal values and experiences. Just as fundraisers complete their work in the context of life as a whole, we created this book under unusual circumstances with children home from school, campus buildings closed, and many personal and professional transitions. We especially thank our families, friends, colleagues, and school leaders who encouraged us, informed our ideas, and supported us during the many months of preparation. We learn a great deal from each of you and from the fundraisers whose work inspires us every day.
THE EDITORS
Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Previously, she was an active fundraiser for 20 years. She served as Associate Dean for Development and External Affairs for the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts, where she led communications, alumni programming, public events, and fundraising, including overseeing the school's $20 million‐dollar contribution to an overall $3.9 billion university‐wide campaign. She is one of a few academics whose career in fundraising forms the foundation for her work as a scholar. She teaches regularly for The Fund Raising School, where she presents research‐informed insights for practicing professionals, is featured in podcasts and webinars, and comments on philanthropy for the general public. Professor Shaker is an award‐winning teacher, writer, and researcher, recognized for excellence in teaching by the trustees of Indiana University and in applied scholarship by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She is the co‐author of Fundraising Principles for Faculty and Academic Leaders (Palgrave 2021) and publishes in peer‐review journals, nonprofit publications, and popular media. She is a fellow of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute and associate editor of the journal Philanthropy & Education. Professor Shaker's research focuses on fundraising and fundraisers, higher education advancement, workplace philanthropy, philanthropy and the global common good, and philanthropy education.
Eugene R. Tempel, Ed.D., is Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies, Founding Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and President Emeritus of the Indiana University Foundation. Professor Tempel has three decades of philanthropy leadership, administration, and fundraising experience. He played an integral role in establishing the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's precursor, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, and served as the center's executive director from 1997 through 2008, transforming it into a leading national resource and the world's first school devoted to the study and teaching of philanthropy. Committed to strengthening the philanthropic sector, Professor Tempel chaired the national Association of Fundraising Professionals' Ethics Committee and served as a member of Independent Sector's Expert Advisory Panel, which created national guidelines for nonprofit governance and ethical behavior. He is a past chair of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. He has mentored many of the nation's most successful executives in philanthropic fundraising. Professor Tempel served as the Indiana University Foundation president between 2008 and 2012 before being named founding dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Under his guidance, the foundation completed Indiana University (IU) Bloomington's $1.1 billion Matching the Promise campaign, exceeding the goal by more than $40 million, and launched and completed the $1.25 billion IMPACT campaign at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Despite a difficult economy, IU recorded the second and third highest total voluntary support numbers during his tenure. Tempel currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Riley Children's Foundation and for Antioch University. He provides pro bono consulting to the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand Indiana, where he is Chair of the Executive Advisory Committee, and to the Indiana Repertory Theatre, where he chaired a recently completed capital campaign. He earned a B.A. in English and philosophy from St. Benedict College, an M.A. in English, and a doctorate in higher education administration from IU.
Sarah K. Nathan, Ph.D., is a self‐described “pracademic” who has spent her entire career in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser, educator, volunteer, and leader. Most recently she has been focused on community philanthropy and currently serves as the Executive Director of Middletown Community Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Nathan spent five years prior as the Associate Director of The Fund Raising School (TFRS), where she managed all aspects of the curriculum designed for fundraising practitioners. As part of the innovative and collaborative TFRS team, she designed several new specialty courses and virtual learning experiences. As a course designer, she was attuned to the most recent scholarly research and industry best practices to ensure that courses included active and applied learning. In short, her creative design work translated research for a practitioner audience. Previously, she was Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy at Bay Path University where she taught and advised online graduate students in the master's degree programs in nonprofit management and in strategic fundraising. Dr. Nathan began her philanthropy career as a 19‐year‐old student, calling alumni at her undergraduate alma mater, Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where she later became Associate Director of the Annual Fund. She continues to serve the college as an enthusiastic alumni ambassador. When living in Indiana, she supported her local community as a volunteer and board member of the Johnson County Community Foundation, where she helped establish the county's first giving day. Dr. Nathan is an avid Girl Scout and spends countless hours joyfully guiding young leaders. She is a proud graduate of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in philanthropic studies.
Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., serves as Director and Rosso Fellow of The Fund Raising School (TFRS), where he designs and teaches in‐person and online fundraising courses delivered in the United States and around the world. Bill also serves as Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, where he oversees fundraising as well as marketing and communications. As a clinical associate
