Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

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Over the weekend at the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women’s nonprofits afte...
08/31/2026

Over the weekend at the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women’s nonprofits after Melinda French Gates joined her onstage to pledge $10 million.

“Daisy Chain Fields is a great example of women’s philanthropy in action. Women and girls are coming together across generations around causes they care about, and they are giving more than just money, they are being generous with their time, voices, relationships, and platforms. WPI research shows that generosity can be passed from parents to children, with an especially strong connection for daughters, and I love seeing this dynamic at play here,” said Jacqueline Ackerman, Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute.

“Olivia Rodrigo is optimizing her celebrity influence for more than just entertainment. She’s engaging in causes that matter to her and her core audience and using her platform to raise awareness and generate dollars for nonprofits. Joining with Melinda French Gates raises Rodrigo’s credibility and increases the impact, bringing generations of women together for a common goal and proving the immense potential of pairing an emerging philanthropist with an established leader,” said Genevieve Shaker, Ph.D., Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership.

https://apnews.com/article/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-aa831e6e96d6e75f315ae35633c6cd06

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a 2+ year, full-time opportunity in Sarasota, Florida, where Fellows gain han...
08/31/2026

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a 2+ year, full-time opportunity in Sarasota, Florida, where Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentorship, professional development support, and competitive salary and benefits.

Grow your career, build your network and make a difference—all in a vibrant community.

Explore what the Patterson Foundation Fellowship has to offer: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/services/patterson/index.html

More than a fellowship. A foundation for your career.The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a full-time, paid 2+ yea...
08/28/2026

More than a fellowship. A foundation for your career.

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offers a full-time, paid 2+ year opportunity with competitive salary and benefits, professional development support, mentorship from philanthropic leaders and hands-on experience in the field.

Grow your skills, expand your network and accelerate your career in philanthropy.

Learn more: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/services/patterson/index.html

Are you an IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy M.A. or Phil.D. student or alum interested in gaining hands-on experie...
08/27/2026

Are you an IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy M.A. or Phil.D. student or alum interested in gaining hands-on experience, building your professional network and working alongside others who are passionate about philanthropy?

Join us for a The Patterson Foundation Fellows Information Session to learn more about the fellowship, hear about the experience from current and former fellows, and get your questions answered.

September 10 | 6–7 p.m. ET
September 15 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Applications are due September 30, 2026.

Register for an information session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_AzWiquWwvSXknd0bi7MICOn3BB8V1FvI7jtED7tDPvA5JA/viewform
Learn more and apply: https://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/fellowship.html

Chakshu Chhabra, an IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy student pursuing her master’s in philanthropic studies, is dr...
08/27/2026

Chakshu Chhabra, an IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy student pursuing her master’s in philanthropic studies, is driven to understand philanthropy on a global scale. While working in the social impact sector in India, she knew the practical skills of philanthropy, but not the full picture. She had certain questions that came to mind about philanthropy, specifically moral and ethical questions.

Read more: https://blogs.iu.edu/philanthropy/2026/08/26/gaining-a-global-perspective-of-philanthropy-in-the-classroom-and-abroad/

The DreamForge Tech for Good Innovation Summit is bringing together leaders across philanthropy, technology and social i...
08/26/2026

The DreamForge Tech for Good Innovation Summit is bringing together leaders across philanthropy, technology and social impact to explore what it would take to build the infrastructure that helps the next generation of social innovation thrive.

Co-convened with PeaceGeeks and in partnership with the Science of Philanthropy Initiative and the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the summit isn’t simply a conversation about AI or emerging technology. It’s an opportunity to help design what comes next.

Learn more and register: https://www.dreamforge.vision/summit

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship gives you the opportunity to work alongside organizations and leaders who are creati...
08/26/2026

The Patterson Foundation Fellowship gives you the opportunity to work alongside organizations and leaders who are creating positive change in their communities.

Gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives and causes that matter—all while building the skills and connections to grow your career in philanthropy.

Learn more: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/services/patterson/index.html

We are sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton.Dolly wasn’t just a country music legend; her philanthropy has changed...
08/25/2026

We are sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton.

Dolly wasn’t just a country music legend; her philanthropy has changed millions of lives.

A few highlights of her incredible impact:

▪️Imagination Library: Created through the Dollywood Foundation in 1988, this signature initiative has gifted over 270 million free books to children under five worldwide.
▪️Education & Support: Her foundation funds local college scholarships, dropout-prevention programs, and 100% tuition coverage for Dollywood employees.
▪️Disaster Relief: She established the My People Fund to provide direct financial aid to families who lost their homes in the 2016 Tennessee wildfires.
▪️Medical Research: She donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, helping fund critical research for the COVID-19 vaccine.

In recognition of her decades of generosity, Parton was awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022.

https://apnews.com/article/dolly-parton-death-country-icon-87156f3e6a1547b88bf414529b644ad3

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