For the Public Good

Philanthropy is about changing the world for the better. It is an internal force that brings you personal fulfillment, and an external force that influences your life in ways you may not even be aware of.

The Center on Philanthropy understands that force and improves the way it works.

Philanthropy crosses all segments of society. Think of almost anything associated with quality of life: Every dimension is supported in some way by nonprofits, donors, or volunteers. The Center on Philanthropy’s work is essential to them all. As a result, the Center’s impact extends into nearly every community—including yours.

The Center is at once the guardian and the vanguard of a profession and a tradition that are vital to society. That is a great responsibility, but one the Center embraces. By strengthening philanthropy, the Center is helping to strengthen society. And by strengthening the Center, you are strengthening philanthropy at its core.

A powerful gift indeed.

About the Center on Philanthropy.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy, improving its practice, and enhancing participation in philanthropy in the United States and internationally through research, teaching, public service, public affairs, and donor-centered education programs in philanthropy, fundraising, and management of nonprofit organizations. The Center fosters relationships, increases knowledge, and helps to develop the next generation of nonprofit practitioners, scholars, volunteers, and philanthropists. A part of the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), the Center also collaborates closely with the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The Center operates programs on the IUPUI and IU Bloomington campuses.