Genevieve G. Shaker
Lead Editor
Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. Previously, she was an active fundraiser for 20 years. She served as associate dean for development and external affairs for the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts, where she led communications, alumni programming, public events, and fundraising, including overseeing the school’s $20 million-dollar contribution to an overall $3.9 billion university-wide campaign. She is one of a few academics whose career in fundraising forms the foundation for her work as a scholar. She teaches regularly for The Fund Raising School, where she presents research-informed insights for practicing professionals, is featured in podcasts and webinars, and comments on philanthropy for the general public. Professor Shaker is an award-winning teacher, writer, and researcher, recognized for excellence in teaching by the trustees of Indiana University and in applied scholarship by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She is the co-author of Fundraising Principles for Faculty and Academic Leaders (Palgrave 2021) and publishes in peer-review journals, nonprofit publications, and popular media. She is a fellow of the TIAA Institute and associate editor of the journal Philanthropy & Education. Professor Shaker’s research focuses on fundraising and fundraisers, higher education advancement, workplace philanthropy, philanthropy and the global common good, and philanthropy education.