Boosting the future of philanthropy and elevating youth voices

Students participate in The Amazing Race for Good.

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and IU Indianapolis Admissions has launched a Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). The initiative will provide a national forum for the next generation of philanthropic leaders and those who teach and mentor them.

YPI will introduce high school students to philanthropy, helping them understand its scope and the variety of career opportunities available through a degree in philanthropic leadership.

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M.A. in Philanthropic Studies

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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

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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.”   Read Connor's story

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.

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Smithsonian internship leads to pursuit of a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies

Clarissa Trent is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy after an internship with the Smithsonian Institution.

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Jane Wales, co-chair of the Generosity Commission and vice president of The Aspen Institute

“Indianapolis ought to be very proud because a driving force in all of this is the Lilly School. They’re always several steps ahead of everyone else on the core research, on understanding the underlying dynamics that are going on,” said Jane Wales, co-chair of the Generosity Commission and vice president of The Aspen Institute (The IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is mentioned at 12:38).

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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.