Philanthropy in the Plague Year

Most of the news about philanthropy these days is gloomy: increasing demands for services, falling revenues, job losses, and potential organizational closures. But despite these challenges, a closer look reveals strengths and opportunities as well. This webinar will examine what is happening, and offer ways for nonprofits and donors to deal effectively with these extraordinary times.

About the Presenter
Dr. Lenkowsky is Professor Emeritus in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University and Senior Counselor to the Dean at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Lenkowsky served as chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a position to which he was appointed by President George W. Bush. Previously, he had served as a director of the Corporation.

Before joining the Bush administration, Dr. Lenkowsky was professor of philanthropic studies and public policy at Indiana University. He has also served as president of the Hudson Institute, an internationally renowned public policy research institute, president of the Institute for Educational Affairs, deputy director of the United States Information Agency, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and research director at the Smith Richardson Foundation.

A graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Dr. Lenkowsky received his doctorate from Harvard University. He is a regular contributor to The Chronicle of Philanthropy and has spoken frequently to educational and philanthropic groups throughout the United States and internationally on philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, communications, and other topics.