Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy The world’s first school of philanthropy, providing professional education and indispensable research to life-long learners and leaders in the field.

We prepare the next wave of changemakers through our experience-driven degree programs.

Deepen your understanding of modern philanthropy.Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy for Advisors is a thr...
09/04/2026

Deepen your understanding of modern philanthropy.

Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy for Advisors is a three-day, in-person certificate program from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy designed for financial, wealth, and philanthropy advisors navigating an increasingly complex giving landscape.

San Diego | October 26–28

Earn continuing education units while gaining evidence-based insight, practical tools, and ethical frameworks to help clients give with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Learn more and register: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/professional/advisors/index.html

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers LFSOP M.A. and Phil.D. students and alumni an opportunity to gain hands-on ex...
09/03/2026

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers LFSOP M.A. and Phil.D. students and alumni an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with fellow philanthropy professionals and put their knowledge into action.

Join us for a TPF Fellows Information Session to learn more about the fellowship, hear about the experience from current and former fellows, and get your questions answered.

September 10 | 6–7 p.m. ET
September 15 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Applications are due September 30, 2026.

Register for an information session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_AzWiquWwvSXknd0bi7MICOn3BB8V1FvI7jtED7tDPvA5JA/viewform
Learn more and apply: https://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/fellowship.html

To broaden her perspective, Chhabra is spending her final semester in an exchange program at the University of Hamburg i...
09/02/2026

To broaden her perspective, Chhabra is spending her final semester in an exchange program at the University of Hamburg in Germany. When she isn’t in class or studying, she seeks out ways to experience German culture. One such experience was the Hamburg Foundation Days. It’s a multi-day civic event that brings about 150 charitable organizations together for workshops, concerts, and other activities. The event kicks off with a 400-meter communal gathering called “Hamburg’s Longest Table of Democracy”. Chhabra says it was fascinating to see all of these organizations come together and people engaging with them.

Read Chhabra's story: https://blogs.iu.edu/philanthropy/2026/08/26/gaining-a-global-perspective-of-philanthropy-in-the-classroom-and-abroad/

The DreamForge Tech for Good Innovation Summit brings together people working across technology, philanthropy and social...
09/01/2026

The DreamForge Tech for Good Innovation Summit brings together people working across technology, philanthropy and social impact to imagine and build the infrastructure needed to turn bold ideas into meaningful change.

Co-convened with PeaceGeeks and in partnership with the Science of Philanthropy Initiative and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, this summit is designed to be more than a traditional conference. It’s a space to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, build connections and help shape what comes next.

Your perspective can help build the future of tech for good.

Learn more: https://www.dreamforge.vision/summit

Join a presentation which explores "Inside the Jane Goodall Oral History Project," discussing how Jane Goodall’s vision ...
09/01/2026

Join a presentation which explores "Inside the Jane Goodall Oral History Project," discussing how Jane Goodall’s vision grew into a global movement and what it reveals about leadership, philanthropy, and social change.

John D. Trybus, Ph.D., is Academic Director and Assistant Professor of the Practice at Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication, where he teaches leadership, philanthropy, and social impact.

Tuesday, September 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Online via Zoom

Learn more and register: https://events.iu.edu/philanthropy/event/1990071-philanthropy-research-workshop-john-d-trybus-inside-

Over the weekend at the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women’s nonprofits afte...
08/31/2026

Over the weekend at the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women’s nonprofits after Melinda French Gates joined her onstage to pledge $10 million.

“Daisy Chain Fields is a great example of women’s philanthropy in action. Women and girls are coming together across generations around causes they care about, and they are giving more than just money, they are being generous with their time, voices, relationships, and platforms. WPI research shows that generosity can be passed from parents to children, with an especially strong connection for daughters, and I love seeing this dynamic at play here,” said Jacqueline Ackerman, Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute.

“Olivia Rodrigo is optimizing her celebrity influence for more than just entertainment. She’s engaging in causes that matter to her and her core audience and using her platform to raise awareness and generate dollars for nonprofits. Joining with Melinda French Gates raises Rodrigo’s credibility and increases the impact, bringing generations of women together for a common goal and proving the immense potential of pairing an emerging philanthropist with an established leader,” said Genevieve Shaker, Ph.D., Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership.

https://apnews.com/article/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-aa831e6e96d6e75f315ae35633c6cd06

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a 2+ year, full-time opportunity in Sarasota, Florida, where Fellows gain han...
08/31/2026

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a 2+ year, full-time opportunity in Sarasota, Florida, where Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentorship, professional development support, and competitive salary and benefits.

Grow your career, build your network and make a difference—all in a vibrant community.

Explore what the Patterson Foundation Fellowship has to offer: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/services/patterson/index.html

More than a fellowship. A foundation for your career.The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a full-time, paid 2+ yea...
08/28/2026

More than a fellowship. A foundation for your career.

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a full-time, paid 2+ year opportunity with competitive salary and benefits, professional development support, mentorship from philanthropic leaders and hands-on experience in the field.

Grow your skills, expand your network and accelerate your career in philanthropy.

Learn more: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/services/patterson/index.html

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