• Skip to Content
  • Skip to Main Navigation
  • Skip to Search

Open Search
  • About
    • Graduate Office Events, Programs & Resources
      • Grad School Fair
        • Attendee Information
        • Exhibitor Information
      • Getting You Into IU Indianapolis
    • Student Spotlights
      • Student Awards
      • Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars
    • Commitment to Student Success
    • Emissaries
      • IU Indianapolis Graduate Emissaries
    • Measures of Quality
    • Student Demographics
      • Doctoral - Research Student Data
    • Contact Us
  • Application & Admissions
    • Graduate Programs
      • Accelerated Degrees
    • Graduate Non-Degree Program
    • Future Student FAQs
    • About IU Indianapolis
    • Visit IU Indianapolis
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Testing
    • Indiana Partner Tuition
      • Indiana Partner Tuition Participating Programs
    • Financial Support
      • Fellowships & Awards
      • Travel Fellowships
      • Student Loans
      • Tax Information
  • Academics & Research
    • IU Graduate Bulletin
    • Responsible Conduct and Ethics
    • Timeline for Graduation
    • IU Degree, Transcript, Diploma/Certificate
  • Theses & Dissertations
    • Deadlines
    • Submission Methods
      • Master's
      • Doctoral
    • Formatting
    • Defense
      • IU Dissertation Defense Announcements
  • Student Life & Support
    • Getting Oriented
    • Preparing Future Faculty and Professional Program
      • Events and Resources
      • 3MT and 3MP Competitions
    • Indianapolis Graduate Mentoring Center
    • Graduate Commons
    • Graduate and Professional Student Organizations
      • Grad Parent Network
    • CTL at IU Indianapolis
    • Research Funding
    • Campus Transportation
    • Campus Safety
    • Health & Wellness
    • Health Insurance
    • Child Care
    • Housing
    • IU Indianapolis Dining Services
    • Technology
    • Disability Services
    • Virtual Resources
      • Virtual Resources for Current Students
      • Virtual Resources for Prospective Students
  • Faculty & Staff Resources
    • Graduate Affairs Committee
      • Fellowship Subcommittee
      • Curriculum Subcommittee
    • Curriculum & Academic Programs
      • Degree Proposals
        • Graduate or Professional Degree Program
        • Graduate or Professional Degree Certificate
        • Propose Accelerated or Dual Degree
        • Graduate or Professional Degree Tracks, Specializations, or Concentrations
        • Graduate or Professional Degree Minor
        • Changes to Existing Degrees
        • Graduate or Professional Degree Transcript Notations
      • Add or Change Courses to Curriculum
      • Academic Reviews
    • Graduate Recruitment Council
    • Graduate Faculty Council
    • Membership to Graduate Faculty
    • Policies
    • Mentor Graduate Students
  • Forms
  • Purdue Graduate Students
    • School of Science Realignment FAQ for Graduate Students

Indiana University Graduate School Indianapolis

  • Home
  • About
    • Graduate Office Events, Programs & Resources
    • Student Spotlights
    • Commitment to Student Success
    • Emissaries
    • Measures of Quality
    • Student Demographics
    • Contact Us
  • Application & Admissions
    • Graduate Programs
    • Graduate Non-Degree Program
    • Future Student FAQs
    • About IU Indianapolis
    • Visit IU Indianapolis
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Testing
    • Indiana Partner Tuition
    • Financial Support
  • Academics & Research
    • IU Graduate Bulletin
    • Responsible Conduct and Ethics
    • Timeline for Graduation
    • IU Degree, Transcript, Diploma/Certificate
  • Theses & Dissertations
    • Deadlines
    • Submission Methods
    • Formatting
    • Defense
  • Student Life & Support
    • Getting Oriented
    • Preparing Future Faculty and Professional Program
    • Indianapolis Graduate Mentoring Center
    • Graduate Commons
    • Graduate and Professional Student Organizations
    • CTL at IU Indianapolis
    • Research Funding
    • Campus Transportation
    • Campus Safety
    • Health & Wellness
    • Health Insurance
    • Child Care
    • Housing
    • IU Indianapolis Dining Services
    • Technology
    • Disability Services
    • Virtual Resources
  • Faculty & Staff Resources
    • Graduate Affairs Committee
    • Curriculum & Academic Programs
    • Graduate Recruitment Council
    • Graduate Faculty Council
    • Membership to Graduate Faculty
    • Policies
    • Mentor Graduate Students
  • Forms
  • Search
  • Purdue Graduate Students
  • Home
  • About
  • Student Spotlights
  • Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
  • Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks

M.A. Philanthropic Studies - Alumna

When leaving my weekly class, I feel energized, inspired, and a deep feeling that I truly am on a path to create positive and lasting change in the world! In a way, it is a weekly feeling of accomplishment that I am understanding, learning and gaining extensive knowledge in this field.

Why did you choose graduate school at IUPUI?

IU school of Philanthropy is the first school of its kind exploring all aspects of philanthropy. In addition the school proves to be consistently adding value to its degrees through its research projects such as Giving USA or the Human Needs Index.

What has been your favorite academic accomplishment since you’ve been here?

My favorite academic accomplishment is not so much an accomplishment but rather the experience of classroom discussions. I am taken aback by the input from my surrounding classmates. When leaving my weekly class, I feel energized, inspired, and a deep feeling that I truly am on a path to create positive and lasting change in the world! In a way, it is a weekly feeling of accomplishment that I am understanding, learning and gaining extensive knowledge in this field.

What do you enjoy most about life in Indianapolis?

Indy has something for everyone! I’ve practiced in community runs; visited war monuments; seen spectacular theater/symphony productions; watched a Colts and Pacers game; walked through farmers markets; picked apples and pumpkins for Halloween; enjoyed the local brewery scene. The list could continue from there and it has only been the first year! I highly encourage new (and current) residents to fully explore what Indianapolis has to offer, I guarantee you’ll be blown away!

Please provide some details about your work/research as a graduate student and/or any activities you are involved in.

I am the Graduate Assistant with the development department at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. I get the opportunity to see the fundraising operations of a higher education institution in the form of alumni giving, corporate sponsorship and grants, as well as giving by individual and high net worth donors. IU School of Philanthropy continuously provides the opportunity to give and get involved with the school – a contagious behavior I hope to mimic in my future endeavors.

  • Graduate Office Events, Programs & Resources
  • Student Spotlights
    • Student Awards
    • Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars
  • Commitment to Student Success
  • Emissaries
  • Measures of Quality
  • Student Demographics
  • Contact Us

Indiana University Graduate School Indianapolis resources and social media channels

  • Contact Us
  • Give Now - support graduate students
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Indiana Univers ity

Accessibility | College Scorecard | Privacy Notice | Copyright © 2025 The Trustees of Indiana University