Dr. Patrick M. Rooney Fund for Philanthropic Discovery
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After more than 25 years of dedication to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dr. Patrick M. Rooney retired from the post of Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies, and the Thomas Glenn Chair in Philanthropy. Previously, as executive director of the school's predecessor, the Center on Philanthropy, Dr. Rooney worked with its faculty and board members, as well as campus and university administration, to establish the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: the world's first school of philanthropy.
As the center's first full-time director of research, Dr. Rooney created its formal inhouse research program, building it into one of the premier philanthropy research organizations in the nation. He directed center-wide research activities, including the Philanthropy Panel Study (PPS). Conducted in collaboration with the University of Michigan's Panel Study of Income Dynamics, PPS is the largest and most accurate study of household charitable giving over time ever conducted.
Dr. Rooney also led the center's ongoing research projects, including the research for Giving USA (published by Giving USA Foundation). Other school and center research clients included Bank of America, American Express, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Independent Sector, the NFL, Target Corporation, United Way of America, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Rooney has presented research to the White House and federal officials of three administrations. He has also served on several local and national boards as well as advisory groups.
We are grateful for Dr. Rooney's dedication to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and we thank you for your support of this fund commemorating his many contributions!
Important Disclosures
Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.
In July 2024, IUPUI became Indiana University Indianapolis and is no longer affiliated with Purdue University. The IU Foundation is in the process of updating all fund titles and fund descriptions to reflect this change. Effective July 2024, even though IUPUI may be mentioned on this page, gifts to this fund will be administered by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Indiana University Indianapolis.