This book honors the generosity of spirit that motivates philanthropy and helps Indiana University fulfill its mission to provide broad access to education, excel in innovative research and teaching, and improve the human condition.

Preface: Advancing the Common Good
Acknowledgments
Part 1: A Commitment to Opportunity
Introduction
Jesse H. Cox: Of Knowledge, Hard Work, and Self-Confidence
Lucienne and Lawrence Glaubinger: A Commitment to People
Ed Kelley: The Gift of a Name
Mary Margaret Webb: Helping Others Do What They Love
Part 2: A Commitment to Distinction
Introduction
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi: Lessons in Philanthrophy
David Henry Jacobs: Stand and Sing
Elinor Ostrom: A Persistent Commitment
Part 3: A Commitment to International Experience
Introduction
Edward L. Hutton: A Catalyst for Global Experience
Part 4: A Commitment to Medical Research
Introduction
Patricia R. Miller: "Yet to Come"
Part 5: A Commitment to the Centrality of Information
Introduction
Thomas M. Lofton: Philanthropy's Faithful Steward in the Hoosier State
Part 6: A Commitment to Places for Learning
Introduction
Gayle Karch Cook: The Good Business of Historic Preservation
V. William Hunt: A Hoosier Legacy
Cindy Simon Skjodt: A Family Love Affair with Indiana University
Afterword: The Legacy of Lessons Learned

Curtis R. Simic is President Emeritus of the Indiana University Foundation. During his 20-year presidency, he is credited with boosting voluntary giving from $70 million and 60,000 donors to more than $270 million from 120,000 donors annually. A national leader in institutional advancement, he has mentored hundreds of advancement professionals who now lead fundraising in American higher education.
Sandra Bate directed the marketing and communications initiatives at the Indiana University Foundation and the Indiana University Alumni Association. During her career in advancement at Indiana University, she also served at IU South Bend, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Bloomington.