Teaching Student Philanthropy Across the

DisciplinesDanielle McDonald & Mark Neikirk

Northern Kentucky University

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

Since Fall 2000:

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

Student Philanthropy Models

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

Template for Direct Model

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

Implemented in 27 Disciplines

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

Faculty Meeting