Milan Ball is a philanthropic strategist and nationally recognized voice at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and community impact. She has secured millions in philanthropic capital and built partnerships across the donor-advised fund ecosystem, working with some of the largest funders and intermediaries in the U.S. Formerly, Director of Development and Philanthropic Partnerships at Giving Compass, Ball helped scale the AI-powered platform serving 2M+ donors.
In 2026, Ball became CEO of Philan, providing support to nonprofit intermediaries in their next chapter of growth and individual guidance to first-generation wealth holders on values-aligned giving. Her portfolio spans respected donor organizing networks, funders at the forefront of AI, and individual donors ranging from content creators to athletes. A sought-after speaker, Milan has been featured at major national convenings including the Independent Sector National Summit, AFP ICON, and the Social Venture Partners International Global Summit, where she shares insights on donor behavior, equitable funding, and the future of philanthropy.
Milan holds a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University and is a Certified Fund Raising Manager and Impact Philanthropy Advisor. Her leadership extends to board, committee, and consulting service with organizations such as the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Donors of Color Network, Impact-Driven Philanthropy Collaborative, Daylight Advisors, New Media Ventures, and P150.
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