What attracted you to the programme? I have been in fundraising a long time and wanted to develop myself beyond the usual 1-2 day courses. … Read more
Category: Philanthropy
Hear from Dave Kenny – MA Philanthropic Studies student
What attracted you to the programme? I entered the nonprofit sector after 15 years in the corporate sector. I spent 3 years in an executive … Read more
Hear from Serena Castiglione – MA Philanthropic Studies student
What attracted you to the programme? When I became a fundraiser I really felt the lack of formal training was a big gap. I wanted … Read more
The Fundraising Reader: a new book unlocking the secrets of successful fundraising
Dr Beth Breeze, Director of the Centre for Philanthropy, and colleagues from the University of Chichester and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, … Read more
Clicks for charity: The implications of MrBeast’s model of philanthropy
MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, is currently ranked as the highest-earning on the platform, topping the 2022 Forbes YouTuber list with … Read more
New book helps readers to better understand role of philanthropy advisors
Philanthropy advising is an emerging and important profession fuelled by demand from donors for support with their charitable giving. Advising Philanthropists, the new book by Dr Beth Breeze, … Read more
Children’s civic learning opportunities suffer due to COVID-19 and cost-of-living
Researchers from Kent have found that many teachers in England are concerned about the role of active civic engagement in primary schools due to the … Read more
Dr Beth Breeze receives OBE from Prince of Wales
Dr Beth Breeze, Director of the Centre for Philanthropy, received her OBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday 7 December. The … Read more
#HelloSSPSSR Welcome Week is here!
Revised Welcome Week timetables now available The time has come to start your studies in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research and … Read more
Benefits of studying at Kent
Study with us through Clearing Learn at the world-class School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, placed 3rd in the UK by The Times … Read more