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Americans gave an estimated $557.16 billion to U.S. charities in 2023, according to Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2023 just released by Giving USA Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Afshan Paarlberg, global philanthropy fellow & assistant research scholar
"Professionally, this fellowship has offered a vital venue to connect and learn alongside colleagues and communities about why and how philanthropy is practiced worldwide and engage in policy-level discussions about how to foster an enabling environment for philanthropy."
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Statement from Dean Pasic
We are saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Jim Morris. A philanthropist, global humanitarian, civic and business leader, Jim was a great champion of our school and a former member of our board of visitors.
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Kathi Badertscher, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs
Dr. Badertscher updates us on the school's new collaborative master’s degree program with the Saudi Arabian university, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).
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Science of Philanthropy Initiative Conference 2024
700 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
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Sep 19
Science of Philanthropy Initiative Conference 2024
700 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
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Sep 24
A variety of factors shape the landscape of charitable contributions, including faith, diversity, and gender. Our institutes—The Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, Women’s Philanthropy Institute, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, and the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative—are each dedicated to researching, educating, and advancing new conversations about these crucial aspects of philanthropy.
