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JUN 18, 2013
Research
Giving USA: Charitable Donations Grew in 2012, but Slowly, Like the Economy
Giving USA: Charitable Donations Grew in 2012, but Slowly, Like the Economy
Even with households across the country feeling continued financial pressure, Americans donated an estimated $316.23 billion to charitable causes in 2012. Modest overall gains in total contributions mirrored the nation's recent economic trends, Giving USA Foundation� and its research partner, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced today.
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MAY 21, 2013
Research
Leveraging the Power of Foundations-An Analysis of Program-Related Investing
Program-related investments (PRIs) are gaining attention from foundations for their potential to meet charitable purposes while generating financial returns, but their use remains limited, a new study by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds.
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MAY 12, 2013
Academic
First Graduates of Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Receive Degrees
First Graduates of Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Receive Degrees
INDIANAPOLIS-The first graduates of the new Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy received their degrees on May 12. The students, who earned Ph.D., master of arts or bachelor of arts degrees in Philanthropic Studies, were graduated during Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) commencement ceremonies at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
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APR 24, 2013
Training
Catholic sisters will learn fundraising, mission advancement for 21st century

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APR 17, 2013
Research
The Million Dollar Gift Next Door
Majority of seven-figure charitable contributions come from local donors, study by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and CCS finds
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APR 09, 2013
Gift Announcements
Indiana University to Name Nation's First School of Philanthropy in Honor of Lilly Family
Lilly Family's generations of generosity will be celebrated at April 9th inauguration led by IU President Michael McRobbie
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MAR 05, 2013
Research
Age of Attendees, Clergy Attention to Giving are Key Factors in Many Congregations' Financial Health
Effects of economy and snapshot of congregational finances and fundraising practices examined in new survey from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
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FEB 19, 2013
Gift Announcements
Nation's First Women's Philanthropy Chair Endowed by Maureen and Jim Hackett
Eileen Lamb O'Gara Chair at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy will increase understanding of the key role women play in philanthropy. Gift launches public phase of $100 million endowment initiative for the School.
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