Faculty Research Fund (Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy)

Faculty Research Fund (Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy) is sponsored by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This fund supports research by Indiana University faculty relating to issues facing philanthropy and nonprofit organizations.

Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana University Indianapolis Seventeen students earn the first-ever professional doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership The inaugural cohort of the Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD) represents a historic milestone for Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the global academic community.

In May 2026, seventeen scholars received the degree, successfully concluding a rigorous program of study that commenced in 2023. Students in this cohort now stand as true pioneers in the field. Learn how PhilD graduates honored their mentor Youth Changemakers Summit: The Future of Philanthropy IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy hosted the Youth Changemakers Summit June 12-15.

At this interactive summit, students and philanthropy club advisors learned from experts working in the field and IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy faculty and staff. The summit offered a unique opportunity for young people, because there are countless fundraising conferences for adults, but few focused on youth.

Description of the video: Youth Changemakers Summit photo gallery Community of Fellows Program Building on decades of advancing the field, the school has launched a suite of strategic initiatives to engage the cutting edge of philanthropic practice. It now invites creative scholars and practitioners to join its growing Community of Fellows to help advance these initiatives.

The IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is pleased to invite applications for visiting and resident fellows. We are seeking fellows to engage in research and program development in the following areas: Higher Education and Philanthropy Learn more about the fellowships M. A.

in Philanthropic Studies Lead with purpose. Shape the future of philanthropy. Get the knowledge and skills to lead in nonprofits, foundations, government, and beyond.

The master's program prepares graduates to take on leadership roles and cultivate a deeper, more thoughtful, and engaged approach to philanthropic practice and research. Graduates emerge as more articulate, intentional, and informed leaders in both their personal and professional philanthropic efforts.

More Master Degree stories Description of the video: I get asked all the time as the graduate director, what's the difference between studying nonprofit management and If you study nonprofit management, you're really looking at the inner workings of an organization or a group of organizations. And in our school, we think about the role of the individual and why nonprofit organizations form in the first place.

And there are all sorts of reasons. So we know that the the nature to be generous to each other um especially somebody who could use a hand, right? Um comes naturally.

So studying philanthropy means we're studying how why across time and place how people are how learn to be generous and how they practice that in their daily life. So, a a master's degree can augment people's thinking and how they want to be intentional about their philanthropy in all aspects of throughout their life.

And I think one of the common threads among students and even staff and faculty is that everyone who's connected with the school in some way wants to be part of something bigger than themselves. And instead of looking for a degree, a course of study that improve your own situation in life. People who come here certainly want to do that.

People are want to advance their career um and advance their skills, advance their reputation, of course, but they're also advancing something bigger that they want to be a part of. So people here who uh care looking for ways to mobilize people in a unique in a unique way through philanthropy. I always ask people when they call me uh when we meet people at orientation when they apply how did you find the school?

Why did you choose the school? And the overwhelming number one reason say they're coming here is a mentor, a peer, someone that they respect, someone who's in the field has suggested this is the place you want to be. The critical thinking about this universal yet mysterious phenomenon of um can take you any direction in the world that you want to go.

And that's that that makes this a special place. Make your passion your profession Contact us about our degree programs in philanthropy. Sharpen your fundraising skills Contact us about our professional development courses and customized trainings.

As a masters program graduate, Connor LaGrange, M. A. ’21, became a Patterson Foundation Fellow, “One of my favorite things was to help spearhead the dynamic fundraising initiative in conjunction with The Fund Raising School .

” IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy students award $10,000 grant On May 7, students in the Learning by Giving class awarded a $10,000 grant to Dayspring Center, a local organization providing emergency shelter and follow-up care to families with children who are facing homelessness.

IU Lilly Family School alumna appointed president and CEO of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Following a comprehensive national search, the board selected Angela Carr Klitzsch, M. A. ’07, for her 25-year track record of transformative leadership in philanthropy, workforce development, and civic engagement.

Habitat for Humanity, more than just building houses In celebration of Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary of building homes, communities and hope, the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, a part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, hosted the organization’s CEO Jonathan Reckford as a Lake Distinguished Visitor in March.

Global Philanthropy Tracker offers new baseline to examine the landscape of cross-border financial resources IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Celebrates Major Milestones in African Philanthropy Initiative Inaugural Youth Changemakers Summit June 12-15 Top scholars and nonprofit leaders will gather at SPI Conference Sept. 23-24 in Indianapolis Celebrating the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s 2026 Graduates 2026 Thomas H.

Lake Lecture with Meghan Sullivan HINE HALL (MAYNARD K HINE) Public Policy and Philanthropy: Allan Golston Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) Conference 2026 Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) Conference 2026 The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy hosted its annual Pitch Your Passion competition in February, awarding more than $94,608 in scholarships to 12 students.

Description of the video: Today was Pitch Your Passion, which is a scholarship competition for like-minded individuals who care about the community in similar ways to compete for the opportunity to come to the Lily Family School philanthropy and gain experience together. High school students or college students with under 60 credits are eligible to participate.

They talk about a problem that they're passionate on and they propose a solution and the winners of the competition get awarded full ride scholarships and then there are a few partial scholarships as well. And they have the individual interviews with our team to determine what's their interest as it relates to the field. What is it that they want to do with their career once they've finished their undergraduate studies?

And then a group presentation of a topic as it relates to I think where this program and this school really sets itself apart and and helps students is how do we become leaders in this field? How do we deal with the interpersonal connections that are so important as it relates to the So we started off with choosing a topic that we were interested in with a partner.

We brainstormed for a while, did some research and put together a slideshow and presentation on a topic that was important to us. Presented it to everyone.

We talked about health inequities and how health literacy is an issue that we face in our country today and especially in marginalized communities and how important it is for marginalized communities to have access to health literacy in order to understand diagnosis or different things that are going on in their health and in I was awarded a full tuition scholarship to be able to come to the school and have my toolkit and grow in my education with philanthropy and the ways in which I can serve my community.

Thank you to the Thomasson scholarship and the Thomasson family. Now I'm able to create that toolkit and be able to serve different kinds of communities out in Indiana. Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity.

It's genuinely life-changing and I hope that I can help contribute to a positive change in Learn about our history, leadership, and plans for the future, as well as our core mission, vision, and values. From internships to programs abroad, our degree-seeking students learn and earn credit by doing. There are over 1.

6 million nonprofits in the U.S.—from grassroots organizations to multi-million dollar foundations. Find out about potential career paths, salary ranges, and where some of our graduates work today. Learn about our criteria for undergraduate and graduate programs, opportunities for scholarship and fellowships, and how to plan a (virtual or in-person) visit to the school.

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