
March 2020 – Present
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Partnerships: Continuing Education for Early to Mid-Career Professionals
The Purpose
Strengthening the Impact
Previous collaborations between The Patterson Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, including the Fellows Program and jointly-offered course electives ("Beyond the Check: The Patterson Foundation's Approach to Innovative Philanthropy" and "The Future of the Philanthropic Sector: Experiential Learning with The Patterson Foundation"), have demonstrated the excellence of the school's programs, faculty, and students.
FAQ's
Why is The Patterson Foundation collaborating with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy?
Who can benefit from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s graduate programs?
Aspiring philanthropic leaders often seek to strengthen their skills and abilities through higher education. Globally recognized for its graduate certificate and master's programs, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers distance and executive formats that accommodate the work and geographic constraints of dedicated professionals. The Patterson Foundation, through the Advancing Philanthropic Leadership initiative, is connecting aspiring nonprofit leaders in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, in the early to middle stages of their careers, with the school's graduate programs to strengthen the philanthropic sector, organizations, and communities.
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How is The Patterson Foundation connecting early and mid-career professionals to educational opportunities at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy?
What are the graduate programs 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:
- Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic Fundraising
- Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies
Are there opportunities for scholarships or other financial assistance available for aspiring nonprofit leaders in our region?
The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is generously offering a scholarship and application fee waiver for aspiring nonprofit leaders in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The scholarship will provide $500 applied to the tuition cost of each credit hour. Prospective students from the four-county region can obtain an application fee waiver code by contacting Pamela Clark, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The Campbell Family Scholarship for Inclusive Philanthropy is also open to online graduate certificate or master's students from traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education. For more information, contact Pamela Clark: pamelac@iu.edu | 317-278-8927.
Who can I contact about the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s degree programs and scholarship opportunities?
For more information, contact Pamela Clark, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: pamelac@iu.edu | 317-278-8927.