Students
Benefits for Students
- Enhance student awareness of social problems and local nonprofit organizations
- Become active in addressing real community issues through coursework
- Promote student voices
- “See” textbook learning come to life
- Break down the four walls of the classroom
- Demonstrate professional excellence
- Develop relationships with community partners
- Build skills employers want
Interested Students
Those UNO students interested must enroll in a UNO service learning course that includes the Maverick Philanthropy Initiative. An orientation is provided to all students involved in the Maverick Philanthropy Initiative. Here's a video that walks you through how to find and register for a service learning class.
What to expect in orientation:
- What philanthropy is (including an overview of service learning)
- Why philanthropy is important
- How philanthropy impacts communities
What to expect in the course:
- Expectations related to interacting with community partners
- Reflections of individual experiences involving philanthropy
- An overview of best practices in partnership development and identifying giving partners