First Day Podcast

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Hilda Vega, Vice President of Hispanics and Philanthropy. The organization, celebrating its 40th anniversary, commissioned a significant study through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The study, titled "Latinx Philanthropy: Understanding Generosity Trends Across Latinx Communities in the United States," aimed to refresh and deepen the understanding of Latino donors' roles in philanthropy. This comprehensive study was designed to answer frequent questions about the philanthropic behaviors and challenges of Latinx communities and to contribute to the broader understanding of philanthropy's diversity and evolution. The study brought to light several critical findings about Latinx philanthropy. It revealed that Latinx donors, like donors across the U.S., often give based on their values, family connections, and community needs. The research provided a unique blend of quantitative data and qualitative