Philanthropy Lab

This experiential course is designed to give students a theoretical and practical understanding of philanthropy. Students will apply their skills and grant up to $50,000 in funding to local non-profits. The course will delve into the sociological and historical roots of philanthropy in the United States, including the origins of philanthropic dollars and their utilization. It will also explore the government's role in funding nonprofits and new philanthropic tools, such as donor-advised funds. The course will examine philanthropy's role in addressing social issues and the growing interest in and need for advocacy among institutional givers, providing a thorough knowledge of the field. This course has no specific prerequisites, but some familiarity with sociological analysis is recommended.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU Hum; BU BA; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

Philanthropy Lab

SOCIOLOGY 3920

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