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The world’s first school of philanthropy, providing professional education and indispensable research to life-long learners and leaders in the field.

We prepare the next wave of changemakers through our experience-driven degree programs.

10/30/2026

Yesterday, IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Dean Amir Pasic moderated a panel at the inaugural 2026 IBRI Global Forum on Science, Philanthropy, and Investment.

The conversation explored how collaboration and strategic funding can accelerate scientific discoveries and help bring new treatments to patients around the world.

Thank you to the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute for hosting this important discussion!

10/30/2026

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is making an impact beyond basketball.

Siakam founded the PS43 Foundation to empower young people through education, life skills, and mentorship, a mission inspired by his father’s commitment to education.

On Nov. 12, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is hosting Siakam and PS43 Foundation Executive Director Dakota Whyte for a conversation at IU Indianapolis about how sports can help create lasting change through philanthropy and education.

The event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register: https://hey.iu.edu/uuikH

10/29/2026

The Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy is pleased to invite you to the Mays Speaker Series for a look at how athletes have the opportunity to leverage their success to make an impact on communities.

We will host NBA star and philanthropist Pascal Siakam and Dakota Whyte, OLY, MBA, Executive Director of PS43 Foundation, for a powerful conversation on the intersection of sports, education, and philanthropy.

November 12 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Learn more and register: https://events.iu.edu/philanthropy/event/2456393-beyond-the-game-pacers-pascal-siakam-dakota

10/28/2026

Nearly 90% of Americans participating in nonprofit programs don’t know it.

In a new article published by Candid, Jon Bergdoll, Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, highlights key findings from the school’s “What Americans Think About Nonprofits & Philanthropy 2026” report.

Read the full article on Candid. https://candid.org/blogs/public-perceptions-nonprofit-programs/

10/28/2026

A small number of large organizations drove much of the increase in philanthropic support to military and veterans’ community organizations in 2024, according to the 2026 update to the Military & Veterans Community Index (MVCI).

Some of the large organizations include Wounded Warrior Project, Inc., Veteran Tickets Foundation, and United Service Organizations, Inc.

The organization count fell 39,716 in 2023 to 39,535 in 2024 propelled by a long-running decline in the number of military and veterans’ community organizations such as local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, even as philanthropic support remained strong.

Learn about the other findings and what it means for fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, donors, and funders.
https://news.iu.edu/philanthropy/live/news/54215-giving-to-the-military-and-veterans-community

10/27/2026

Military and veteran charities are a fixture of TV ads and sports sponsorships. But a new report from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds they receive less than 0.7 percent of all U.S. charitable giving, a share that hasn’t moved in a decade.

Donations to these groups rose 5.9 percent in 2024, to about $4 billion before adjusting for inflation.

But the 10 largest recipients accounted for 85 percent of the growth, while the number of organizations fell to 39,535, driven in part by closures of older membership groups such as American Legion and VFW posts.

Chronicle reporter Stephanie Beasley talked to the report’s lead analyst and the USO’s chief financial officer about what the numbers do and don’t show, including why one-year changes can mislead and how in-kind gifts complicate the picture.

Read the full story at: https://phlnthrp.com/4kgYJUW

10/27/2026

Elnaz Kohen, M.A. ’25, hasn’t always known the word “philanthropy,” but since she was a child, she’s understood the concept. Driven by empathy and a natural joy in helping others, she recalls one defining moment when she offered to buy a meal for a young boy selling toys on the street. When he shyly asked if she could buy another for his little brother, her immediate “Of course” brought a light to his eyes, showing her how even a small gesture can change someone’s day.

Read more of Elnaz's story: https://blog.philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/2026/10/26/from-industrial-engineering-to-philanthropy/

10/27/2026

Join a presentation which explores "The Join Us Penalty: Inviting Customers to Join CSR Initiatives Harms the Donor Company’s Reputation," discussing how companies that invite customers to join their prosocial initiatives can harm their reputation because consumers perceive them as not fully fulfilling their prosocial responsibility.

Alexander Park is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis. His research focuses on judgment and decision-making and consumer behavior.

Tuesday, November 10 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

University Hall 3011
Online via Zoom

Learn more and register: https://events.iu.edu/philanthropy/event/2365814-philanthropy-research-workshop-alexander-park-the-jo

10/26/2026

As election day approaches, we talk a lot about why our votes matter for our communities and our future. But what if your ballot also mattered for your personal health?

A study co-authored by Femida Handy, University of Pennsylvania, and Sara Konrath, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, reveals that among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years.

The study found that even when a participant's preferred candidate lost, the health and longevity benefits remained.

Read more: https://news.iu.edu/philanthropy/live/news/54210-voting-linked-to-living-longer-study-finds

10/26/2026

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy invites submissions for the Special Issue of Voluntas: “Philanthropy in Higher Education in Africa: Power, Equity, and Institutional Autonomy”.

Download the full call for papers: https://globalindices.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/2026.html

Philanthropy is playing an increasingly important role in African higher education, supporting access, research capacity, and institutional development. At the same time, philanthropic relationships raise important questions about power, governance, donor influence, knowledge production, equity, and institutional autonomy.

The Special Issue welcomes theoretically grounded empirical, comparative, and conceptual contributions, with particular interest in research addressing underrepresented thematic, geographical, and institutional contexts. Priority areas include:

• Indigenous, community-based, and horizontal philanthropy
• Regulatory frameworks, taxation, and enabling environments
• Institutional infrastructure, endowments, and governance
• Accountability, power dynamics, and philanthropic impact
• Artificial intelligence, philanthropy, and the future of higher education
• Underrepresented African regions, institutional contexts, and emerging trends

📄 Submission: Extended structured abstract of 750–1,000 words
📅 Deadline: 30 October 2026
📩 Submit to: [email protected]
📌 Subject line: VOLUNTAS SI Abstract – African Higher Education

Guest Editors: Bhekinkosi Moyo, Anthony L. Heaven, Ph.D., and Dennis Kilama, from the CAPSI - Centre on African Philanthropy & Social Investment at Wits Business School and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

We look forward to contributions that help expand and diversify scholarship on philanthropy, civil society, voluntary action, and higher education across Africa.

Learn more and download the full call for papers: https://globalindices.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/2026.html

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