Philanthropy Week
Philanthropy Week 2025
April 14 – April 18
The 5th annual Philanthropy Week is hosted by the Murray State University Nonprofit Leadership Studies program, the Nonprofit Resource Center, the Department of Organizational Communication and Leadership and the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.
Philanthropy Week 2025 will focus on Human Services Nonprofits. The week will focus on organizations and individuals striving daily to meet the unique needs of all community members.
Complete Philanthropy Week schedule
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Monday, April 14 - Empty Bowls Make Day for Needline with the Murray State University Clay Club and the Murray Art Guild.
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Campus Mall, Murray State University -
Tuesday, April 15 - Darkness to Light, child abuse prevention training,
free for MSU students and community members.
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Ohio and Cumberland Rooms, Curris Center, Murray State University -
Thursday, April 17 - Philanthropy Week Keynote Address, Dr. Elise Kieffer, Program Director Nonprofit Leadership Studies and Mrs. Donna Herndon
6:00 p.m. | Wrather Auditorium, Murray State University
Join us to hear Dr. Elise Kieffer speaks with Mrs. Donna Herndon. Donna has been a cornerstone in the Murray/Calloway nonprofit sector. Join us for this conversation looking back at those endeavors and accomplishments.
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Friday, April 18 - University wide Box Dwellers fundraiser for HOPE Calloway
Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Mall, Murray State University -
Friday, April 18 - Community Concert for Philanthropy and Donna Herndon Award for Civic Engagement Ceremony sponsored by Tap 216 and WKMS
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Quad, Murray State University