Advancing Philanthropic Leadership

July 2018 – Present

Advancing Philanthropic Leadership

The Purpose

In collaboration with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy — the first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy — The Patterson Foundation’s Advancing Philanthropic Leadership initiative encompasses a series of creative efforts to strengthen the capabilities of emerging philanthropic leaders. Within each of these endeavors, the next generation of leaders has the opportunity to build their willingness, capacity, and foresight to incorporate innovative strategies for long-term change.

Strengthening the Impact

Aspiring philanthropic leaders have the opportunity to catalyze innovations to strengthen people, organizations, and communities around the world. While the potential for these innovations is vast, harnessing it takes leaders who have the willingness, capacity, and foresight to drive long-term change — ones able to create a shared vision within their organization while engaging and collaborating across sectors to achieve shared aspirations. Investing in nonprofit leadership development is an effective way to equip tomorrow’s leaders at the helm of our vital nonprofits and foundations with the experience, approach, and skills necessary to guide their organizations toward positive outcomes.

ENDEAVORS

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FAQ's

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Why is The Patterson Foundation collaborating with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on Advancing Philanthropic Leadership?

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy. Since its inception, it has demonstrated a commitment to training and empowering students and practitioners to innovate and lead to create positive and lasting change in the world. This includes its growing bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, professional doctorate, and doctoral programs, offering students a mix of theory and practice.

How does this initiative enhance our quality of life?

Education — Advancing Philanthropic Leadership gives rising philanthropic leaders opportunities to build upon their experience and learnings through The Patterson Foundation’s initiatives and approach to philanthropy.

Nonprofit Community — Investing in nonprofit leadership development is an effective way to equip tomorrow’s leaders at the helm of our vital nonprofits and foundations with the experience, approach, and skills necessary to guide their organizations toward positive outcomes.

Who can strengthen their potential through the Advancing Philanthropic Leadership initiative’s programming?

Fellowship: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy graduates seeking a 2+ year career-building opportunity to learn innovative philanthropic principles and share their expertise through engaging initiatives. Learn more about the Fellowship.

Nonprofit Internships: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy master’s students seeking a high-quality, paid nonprofit internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn innovative philanthropic principles from TPF, and strengthen nonprofits in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and/or Sarasota counties. Learn more about Nonprofit Internships.

What does The Patterson Foundation Fellowship offer?

A 2+ year experience for talented early, early-mid, and mid-career professionals interested in working to drive positive impact through the philanthropic/nonprofit sectors.

A career-building opportunity to learn from The Patterson Foundation while sharing the Fellows’ expertise and ideas toward work creating long-term impact for people, organizations, and communities.

A structured engagement with initiatives and operations through a mix of learning, action objectives, and managing strategic projects harnessing research, community engagement, and networks of cross-sector partnerships.

One-to-one mentoring with the CEO.

Access to a network of innovative philanthropic leaders.

Continued connection to TPF Fellows through the TPF Beyond Network.

Why does The Patterson Foundation offer the Fellowship?

The Patterson Foundation strengthens people, organizations, and communities in ways that foster wide participation around shared quality-of-life aspirations. The Patterson Foundation believes that creating a network of future philanthropic leaders who have the willingness, capacity, and foresight to incorporate innovative strategies for long-term change is both an opportunity and a responsibility with considerable impact. Furthermore, working with philanthropic leaders versed in leading-edge innovations facilitates The Patterson Foundation’s continued learning and sharing of best practices in philanthropy.

What graduate programs are offered by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and what are their requirements?

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s graduate certificate and master’s programs include virtual/distance and executive formats that accommodate the work and geographic constraints of dedicated professionals. These graduate program offerings currently include:

Learn more about these graduate program offerings, program requirements, and scholarship opportunities here.

Why does The Patterson Foundation connect professionals to graduate program opportunities at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy?

The Patterson Foundation understands that investing in nonprofit leadership development is an effective way to cultivate strong philanthropic leaders and strengthen the sector's capacity for driving lasting impact. To support aspiring nonprofit leaders in its home region, The Patterson Foundation is connecting them with graduate programs and learning opportunities from the first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy. Previous collaborations between The Patterson Foundation and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy have demonstrated the school's programs, faculty, and students' excellence.