The Philanthropy Center is a program of Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. Founded in 1885, Rollins College has earned a national reputation for academic excellence both at the graduate and undergraduate level. In 2007, Rollins placed first among regional colleges and universities in the South in the U.S. News & World Report annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” Most recently, the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business was ranked number thirty-seven nationally for its full-time MBA program and first in Florida by Forbes magazine. BusinessWeek ranked the Rollins MBA part-time program number twenty-three in the nation and number one in Florida.

The Philanthropy Center’s certificate programs for nonprofit managers, staff and volunteers and its courses in board development and nonprofit governance are taught in the Bush Executive Center on the Rollins campus. Its offices are located at 200 E. New England Avenue in downtown Winter Park

Mission:
To strengthen the impact, effectiveness and leadership of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations through education and management assistance.

Vision: 
A community that values a strong nonprofit and philanthropic sector for its leadership and integral role in determining quality of life.

Goals:
1. Engage the community in philanthropy.
2. Improve the nonprofit sector by strengthening board governance.
3. Enhance the business practices of nonprofit organizations.
4. Expand the influence of the nonprofit sector.
5. Secure the long-term sustainability of the Philanthropy Center.

Values:
In addition to the guiding principles of Rollins College - excellence, innovation, and community - the Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center subscribes to and our programs and services reflect the following values:

Generosity:
We value the spirit of giving that is the heart of philanthropy and nonprofit work.
Integrity:
We value strong ethics and commit ourselves to maintaining principled and professional standards for performance, resource utilization, and accountability in our work.
Service:
We endeavor to ascertain and respond to our stakeholders' needs with utmost respect and personal attention.
Inclusiveness:
We welcome individuals from diverse walks of life with varying competencies and experiences who strive to educate themselves and their organizations.
Learning:
We strive to remain informed about current issues, trends, and best practices in the nonprofit sector and to model and encourage discovery, creativity, and reflection.
Engagement:
We work collaboratively to fulfill our role in developing our community's strengths and improving the well-being of all citizens.