In panel discussions and other events, social sector leaders explore everything from the controversies surrounding philanthropic influence to the issues and interests that it fuels.
Led by the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation’s philanthropy executive in residence, the series hosts sector and industry leaders for discussions about how philanthropy is advancing justice and equity, and where it falls short.
Past sessions have discussed philanthropy’s role in systems level change in addressing homelessness and what role philanthropy has to play in shaping the course of Artificial Intelligence.
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Learn from industry experts in the Rustandy Center’s network, who work closely with students as mentors and advisors and share insights from their experience in the social sector. Learn more about opportunities to engage with Julia Stasch.
Julia Stasch is the immediate past president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies. She is board chair of Lever for Change, a distinguished nonresident senior fellow in the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program, a founder of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities philanthropic collaborative, and a board member of P33, which aims to drive inclusive, global tech and innovation leadership in Chicagoland.
Julia Stasch, Philanthropy
In this discussion, panelists discussed the changing landscape of one of the country’s bedrock institutions, independent journalism, and media.
Perspectives in Philanthropy: Journalism, Media, and Justice
In 2020, demands for racial justice will not be denied. Can philanthropic organizations meet the moment?
Philanthropy Must Increase Resources, Interrogate Its Practices, Share and Shift Power, Leaders Say
Examining a leading philanthropic effort to reform and increase confidence in one of the country’s bedrock institutions: the American justice system.
Perspectives in Philanthropy: Is Justice Even Possible?
