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 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.
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.
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A $100 million gift from Indiana University alumni Jeffrey H. and Benita L. Thomasson will transform graduate education at the Kelley School of Business and expand scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
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More than fifty Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy students have received close to $1,000,000 dollars in financial aid since the fall of 2025, thanks to the generosity of scholarship donors.
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Experienced philanthropy leader will guide advisory group that advances understanding of women’s philanthropy through research and education.
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