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Center for Civic Engagement

Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders

The Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leader (RIPL) initiative is a collaborative effort between the Center for Civic Engagement and the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. This opportunity is designed to engage undergraduate students in meaningful, hands-on learning about philanthropy and its impact on the community.  

Students selected to participate in RIPL meet monthly to:  

  • Consider the meaning and purpose of civic engagement and philanthropy  
  • Explore the grant application process  
  • Review proposals from community organizations  
  • Decide which applicants receive funding  

This initiative provides students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, collaborate with community partners, and make tangible funding decisions that support local change.

Applications for RIPL are currently closed and reopen mid-late fall semester annually.