
Giving USA Report with Dr. Una Osili
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Discover What’s Next in Philanthropy
To lead with purpose—whether you're an executive, donor, or fundraising professional—you need more than instinct. You need insight. And there’s no better resource than Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy to understand the forces shaping charitable giving today.
Join us for a powerful, data-driven conversation with Dr. Una Osili, a globally recognized expert on philanthropy and innovation. She’ll break down the key findings of the 2024 Giving USA report and explore what the numbers really mean for your strategies, your donors, and your mission. Looking ahead, Dr. Osili will also share predictions for 2025—offering valuable insight into what’s on the horizon for the philanthropic landscape.
This signature program is your opportunity to:
✔️ Understand how giving trends are evolving
✔️ Gain strategic insights grounded in real data
✔️ Prepare for what’s next in the philanthropic landscape
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Osili to Kansas City for this special event. As Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy—and a leading voice in global giving—she brings a rare depth of knowledge and perspective.
Philanthropy doesn’t stand still—and neither should your approach. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve.
Meet the presenter:
Dr. Una Osili has more than two decades of experience in leadership, economic policy and research across the public and private sectors. She holds the Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy and she serves as the associate dean for research and international programs and Dean's Fellow for the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the world's first school on philanthropy.
She speaks across the globe on issues related to national and international trends in economics and philanthropy. She is frequently quoted by international and national news media outlets such as NPR, The New York Times, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and many others. The NonProfit Times named her to its list of the 50 most influential people in the nonprofit sector in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
8:15-8:30 AM | Registration & Open Networking
8:30-10:00 AM | Presentation & Q & A
Location
Lyric Opera House KC
1725 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Fees/Admission
$45 - Members
$85 - Nonmembers
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