By Debra Jacobs, president & CEO, The Patterson Foundation Our dynamic world calls for equally dynamic philanthropic leadership to help people, organizations, and communities chart their paths toward a stronger future. As students of the first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy, graduates of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of… Read more »
By The Patterson Foundation The Patterson Foundation, in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, has selected Connor LaGrange to become its next Fellow. This is the third year of the Fellows Program—a year-long opportunity for aspiring philanthropists to gain experience and learn innovative philanthropic principles while contributing to initiatives strengthening people,… Read more »
By Pamela Clark, director of student services and admissions No one would argue that this semester has been a bit unusual, with the constant worry around the pandemic, mostly online classes, no fall break, the unrest around the election, and social distancing for the holidays. Is it just me, or has this semester seemed longer… Read more »
When undergraduate student David Johnson saw the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library at IUPUI, he knew that philanthropy was the field he wanted to study. The nontraditional student returned to school after working for the post office for several years, knowing that he wanted to make a difference. He knew that shifting from… Read more »
In previous blog entries you learned that Kelsey Harrington, B.A.’19, has dual degrees in philanthropic studies and business, completed an internship in South Africa, and has a passion for education. Recently, Harrington, program assistant for the George and Frances Ball Foundation, updated us through videos about her current position and how she’s using her degrees… Read more »