Center on Philanthropy at Indiana UniversityCenter on Philanthropy at Indiana UniversityCPIU_bff6520a-e293-404c-a9e9-4949b30f8d2dThe Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University will be recognized as the world’s leader in studying, teaching, and training about philanthropy. _9f3fd4a7-c3a0-44c2-9b50-0933b91daf1dThe Center on Philanthropy increases the understanding of philanthropy and improves its practice worldwide. Philanthropy encompasses formal and informal voluntary association, voluntary giving, and voluntary action and thus is a powerful force in shaping all societies. The Center on Philanthropy is committed to knowledge creation, dissemination and education for engaged community volunteers, donors, nonprofit leaders, fundraising executives, policy makers, students and scholars. The Center’s programs support the development of professionally trained practitioners and scholars, resulting in more efficiently and effectively operated nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, more engaged volunteers and donors, and increased and effective philanthropy in the United States and globally. _92c1e831-d54e-4283-bf2b-a0e8affd4f3dCommitmentCommitment beyond self, beyond the law, and to the public goodLawfulnessObedience to the lawsIntegrity, Openness and HonestyIntegrity, openness and honesty in everything we doRespectRespect for the intrinsic worth of individuals and their ideas, including staff, faculty, scholars, students, practitioners, volunteers, and donors in the U.S. and abroadDiversityCommitment to racial, cultural, demographic, gender, sexual orientation, religious, ethnic, international, and intellectual diversity in our policies, personnel, and programsLeadershipLeadership in institutional development, field building, and impact on societyExcellenceExcellence in scholarship, research, teaching, training, and collaborationAccountability and ServiceAccountability and service to each other, our sector, and our communityPrudencePrudent application of knowledge and resourcesKnowledge DevelopmentDeveloping new knowledge through research to increase the understanding of the philanthropic process of associating, giving, volunteering, and fundraising._acb1fab2-5270-4adb-9b15-e56365e61bbe1Knowledge DisseminationDisseminating knowledge through public affairs and education programs, media relations, seminars, and other programs on issues related to philanthropy and philanthropic traditions._e426ae0f-b6d6-4b01-844b-a87ff37f6c902Educational ProgramsProviding educational programs in philanthropic studies, to teach theory and further best practices related to the philanthropic process and nonprofit structures for graduate and undergraduate students, ranging from undergraduate programs to those in the Master of Public Affairs and the Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies degree programs._ecc1f8ce-217b-4051-aa42-6bd7b2ad46023Public Service and Continuing EducationOffering public service and continuing education training based on the Center’s knowledge creation to citizen volunteers, fundraisers, and executives in the nonprofit sector through The Fund Raising School (TFRS), the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving (LI), and a range of professional development programs, seminars, and conferences offered in person, through media, and around the world._3a471cd5-f1f4-4b83-82f5-ffe7b04c36b84Philanthropic ServicesProviding philanthropic services to donors, donor advisors, wealth managers, and funders through the Philanthropy Incubator (PI), the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), and the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving._2ed56973-36bd-4d4d-9af9-f34147c8131b5Global PerspectiveEnsuring that a global perspective and an awareness of both the transnational and comparative dimensions of philanthropy are incorporated into all aspects of understanding philanthropy and improving its practice by developing strategic international partnerships, which will sustain the Center’s position as a world leader in the field._48f1dfc5-af72-4b6e-9524-9e5863fd027862008-09-012013-08-312010-02-08http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/About/strategic_plan.aspxArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com