Anthony
Heaven

Dr. Anthony L. Heaven, Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the IU – Indianapolis’ Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, brings over a decade of experience in advancing the practice and study of philanthropy. His research agenda includes: The Experiences of Underrepresented Philanthropy Workers through an Intersectional Lens; The Experiences of Underrepresented Donors in Historically White Philanthropic Spaces compared to Spaces that Mirror their Social Identities; and Leveraging Philanthropy for Power and/or Justice.

Before joining the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Anthony most recently served as the Vice President and Higher Education Practice Group Leader at Graham-Pelton Consulting.

Prior to that, he worked in Higher Education Advancement, spanning 4 institutions and specializing in principal gift stewardship/engagement, frontline fundraising, strategic visioning, and inclusive philanthropy planning/initiatives.

Additionally, he has been recognized as a lecturer, keynote speaker, and educational facilitator for organizations in the US and UK.