B.A. in Philanthropic Leadership

Why pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropic Leadership?

A degree in philanthropic leadership is ideal for anyone who wants to make an impact in improving the lives of others. Our alumni have careers in nonprofit leadership, donor relations, fundraising, corporate responsibility, and more.

As the world’s first school dedicated to philanthropy, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers a unique edge. Located in downtown Indianapolis, our students have access to:

  • 18,000+ Nonprofit Organizations in the Indianapolis metro area.
  • Hands-on experience with real-world Internships.
  • Small class sizes with a large university network.

Students graduate ready for the workforce or a graduate program. Join a community where your specific cause, from the arts to mental health, animal welfare to veteran advocacy, gets the strategic backing it deserves.

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You won’t just learn about changing the world—you’ll actually start doing it.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Gain hands-on experience through internships

- Study abroad

- Make a difference in your community

- Explore global challenges and solutions

- Build leadership and innovation skills

- Support the causes you care about

- Learn how sectors work together for change

- Join cutting-edge research projects

- Study with expert, multidisciplinary faculty