Philanthropy and Fundraising

RICHARD MARKER

Senior fellow and associate professor, Center for Philanthropy

"[Students] come to NYU because they want to make the most of a very unique program that teaches them, systematically, how to give money away wisely, and well."

My students are first and foremost philanthropists—either as volunteers or as professionals in grant-making foundations. They come to NYU because they want to make the most of a very unique program that teaches them, systematically, how to give money away wisely, and well. No other university in the country offers such an array of courses, taught by faculty with national reputations as both practitioners and educators. I was honored to receive an award for teaching excellence by NYU-SCPS this past year and it meant a lot to me. As a national speaker on philanthropy, I wish that the unique and distinctive nature of this certificate were more widely known. Based in the very heart of American philanthropy, our courses attract people within the field so that every class becomes a learning and sharing experience. Our students’ commitment to this field is infectious and, personally, it is a real treat to help shape one of the most influential sectors in the country.