The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at the Heller School, Brandeis University announces its Third Annual Sillerman Prize for Innovations in Philanthropy on College Campuses.  This $5,000 award for the best business plan to increase philanthropy and philanthropic values on college campuses is due on March 2, 2012.  A letter of intent to apply is due on February 3, 2012. Applications for submission and letter of intent are available at: www.sillermancenter.brandeis.edu

Applicants can be matched with philanthropy mentors who can discuss ideas on the phone, and do one read through before submission. Faculty and staff at the students’ college are allowed to provide help and suggestions and should represent not more than 10% of the effort as this is a student competition.  If you have any questions contact:  Claudia Jacobs at cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu If faculty or staff are interested in being judges for the competition and reading written applications, or volunteering to be listed as a philanthropy mentor, please also contact cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu" href="cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu">cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu