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Giving USA 2019: Americans gave $427.71 billion to charity in 2018 amid complex year for charitable giving

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Amid a complex climate for charitable giving, American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, according to Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018. Total charitable giving rose 0.7% measured in current dollars over the revised total of $424.74 billion contributed in 2017. Adjusted for inflation, total giving declined 1.7%.

Analyzing Proposals for Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Non-itemizers

Monday, June 3, 2019

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI, in partnership with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, recently analyzed the potential impact of five distinct policy proposals to develop a tax benefit for charitable giving for non-itemizers. The study was commissioned by Independent Sector, a national membership organization of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations.

Virtual reality can promote empathy—but which type of empathy?

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

At a time of general uneasiness about how new digital media might reduce empathy, many people are embracing virtual reality (VR) technology as an exception, some going so far as to hail it as an “empathy machine.” However, new research finds that VR fails to improve a type of empathy essential for maintaining compassion when the VR goggles are taken off.

30 Percent of U.S. Households Made Disaster-related Donations in 2017 and 2018

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The first comprehensive study of household giving for disaster aid uncovers patterns, preferences, and practices of individuals’ charitable giving in the wake of the costliest year for U.S. disasters.

New Research Uncovers Patterns About Women’s Foundations and Funds

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

A new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute explores patterns across more than 200 women’s foundations and funds, providing insight on a powerful and pioneering force in philanthropy dedicated to women and girls.

First students to complete master’s degrees entirely online graduate

Monday, May 13, 2019

The first three students to complete master’s degrees from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy entirely online are among the school’s record-breaking 75 graduates.

New Study Explores Changing Landscape of International Philanthropy

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

A new study from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (USAID/ASHA) examines emerging trends in U.S. charitable giving for international issues, provides a look at how funding for internationally focused nonprofit organizations has changed over time, and explores practices that may influence the capacity and likelihood of individuals and organizations to engage in international philanthropic activities.

Learning by Giving class gives $10,000 grant to local nonprofit PACE, Inc. to help previously incarcerated Hoosiers get back on their feet

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

PACE, Inc. (Public Advocates in Community re-Entry), will receive a $10,000 grant today from students in the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Learning by Giving class. The IUPUI students selected the local nonprofit for funding following a rigorous application and evaluation process.

New Chair in Fundraising Leadership Created by Gift from Donald A. Campbell, Jr.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Nonprofit leaders and development professionals will be prepared to propel fundraising success as a result of the Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. The new endowed chair is a gift from Donald A. Campbell, Jr., CFRE, a long-time advisor to the school.

Four-year scholarships to IUPUI’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy will let incoming first-year students earn a degree in helping others; Apply by May 1

Monday, March 25, 2019

First-year students entering the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI in fall 2019 will have the opportunity to earn four-year scholarships because of a generous gift from the Thomasson Family.

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