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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:

  • Philanthropic Advising
  • Impact Investing
  • Higher Education and Philanthropy
  • Policy and Philanthropy
  • Sports and Philanthropy

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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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Make your passion your profession

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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.”   Read Connor's story

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.

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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.