Student philanthropy fund

The Student Philanthropy Fund, created in 2019 and housed at the Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development, advances the Institute's student learning goals. Using an experiential and high-impact learning model, the Student Philanthropy Fund allows students to distribute charitable donations to nonprofit organizations as part of coursework in which they learn about philanthropy and the essential role nonprofit organizations play in solving public problems and building vibrant communities.
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The mission of the Student Philanthropy Fund is:
  1. to contribute to students' preparation to be engaged citizens and community members
  2. to build relationships with and fund nonprofits across the Capital region
  3. to develop philanthropists with integrity who will work in communities and continue to benefit our world

congratulations to our awardees

Spring 2021
  • $1,665 to The MoonCatcher Project in Schenectady, N.Y.
  • $1,665 to The Connect Center in Cohoes, N.Y.
  • $1,665 to Homeless and Travelers Aid Society in Albany, N.Y. 
Fall 2020
  • $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region in Albany, N.Y.
  • $100 to The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham, N.Y.
  • $100 to BronxWorks in New York, N.Y.
Spring 2020
  • $2,000 to Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund in Albany, N.Y.
  • $500 to Albany Damien Center in Albany, N.Y.
  • $500 to Jajja's Kids in Latham, N.Y.
Fall 2019
  • $3,000 to Commission on Economic Opportunities in Troy, N.Y.
Spring 2019
  • $1,000 to Youth FX in Albany, N.Y. 
  • $500 to The MoonCatcher Project in Schenectady, N.Y.

​The Fund is supported by Rockefeller alumni, private individuals and the Learning by Giving Foundation. Nonprofits interested in being considered for future funds should contact Susan Appe, PhD (sappe@albany.edu) for more information. 

Interested in supporting the student philanthropy fund?