Welcome to the spring issue of Connections — the first issue of the new year and a new decade. Inside, you will find news out of Indiana University’s Center for Philanthropy. Two new contributing writers, Gregory Duke and Rachel Link, explore the Center’s study on donor values and philanthropic motivations and what the implications are for prospect research and data mining. Their very thoughtful story is certain to teach you something new. Next, Doug Shanaberger pens an inspiring feature on Una Okonkwo Osili, a respected economist and expert in philanthropic studies, also at the Center on Philanthropy. Doug’s story chronicles her introduction to philanthropy, which she credits to her parents, and ends with her thoughts on international giving.
Liz McHugh writes for Connections, again, this issue with a follow up story to the one she wrote last year about positive thinking during stressful times. She will be discussing her new position and the skills that she has brought to it from her job as a researcher, as well as reminding us that we should never lose sight of our capabilities. Meanwhile, Bill Powers shares his thoughts on time management and the world of prospect research. Our ethics column addresses revisions to the APRA Ethics Code and how the new policy reflects on today’s economy, thanks to ethics committee members Kate Fultz Hollis and Lynn Lazar who shared their thoughts.
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