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

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of philanthropy.

Get the knowledge and skills to lead in nonprofits, foundations, government, and beyond.

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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

250 & Beyond: A Nationwide Celebration of Service

Amir Pasic, Ph.D., the Eugene R. Tempel Dean at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will be speaking at the 250 & Beyond: A Nationwide Celebration of Service event in Washington, D.C. on April 24.

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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.

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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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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.

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