Business schools are balancing their curricula by not only teaching students to make tons of money – but also how to give it away

• Business schools have begun to integrate courses on practicing philanthropy into their curricula.
• Students are taught the historical and technical aspects of philanthropy. They visit non-profits, track the influence of donations and trace the relationship between philanthropy and public policy.
• The training aims to expand knowledge of philanthropy beyond grant writers and those who wish to work for NGO’s to people entering all areas of business.

Facts & Figures

• More than 100 college and business schools in the U.S. offer courses on philanthropy.

Best Quote

“At some point in their lives, most of these students will either be a corporate donor or an individual donor and my class teaches them how to do philanthropy effectively. Most general MBAs that I’ve taught marvel that there is this world out there that they never thought existed, and they are surprised by how hard it is to give away money.” – Kristen McCormack, Professor, Boston University School of Management

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