Portrait of Milan Ball, Founder of Philan
Founder · Strategist · Speaker
Meet the Principal

Milan Ball, MA, CFRM, IPA

A nationally recognized voice at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and community impact.

Milan has secured millions in philanthropic capital, advised athletes and first-generation wealth holders, and helped scale an AI-powered platform serving 2M+ donors. She brings a grounded, energizing perspective to every stage — helping audiences reimagine what it means to give with intention, confidence, and impact.

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$1M+
Secured in 30 days launching a new development function
2M+
Donors reached through platforms she's led strategy for
400+
Institutional & philanthropic stakeholders stewarded
10+ yrs
At the intersection of social impact, technology, and creative industries
trusted partner and speaker

Stages, supporters, and relationships

A sampling of the convenings, foundations, and platforms where Milan has spoken, advised, or partnered.

Independent Sector National Summit
AFP ICON
Social Venture Partners International
DAF Giving Summit
Bubble Immerse
Giving Compass
NBA Foundation
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Gates Foundation
Fidelity Charitable
Vanguard Charitable
DAFgiving360
Raikes Foundation
Donors of Color Network
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
WOC: Women of Color in Fundraising & Philanthropy
signature topics

What Milan speaks about.

The Future of Giving

Donor behavior, DAFs, and how AI and data are reshaping who gives, how, and why.

New Wealth Creators

Advising first-generation wealth holders on values aligned giving from content creators to emerging athletes.

Equitable Funding & Impact

Designing programs and grantmaking that move capital toward community-rooted outcomes.

Building the Fundraising Function

How mission-driven orgs stand up development from scratch — infrastructure, story, stewardship.

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