Welcome to the archives for NewsTalk, an IBJ blog published from November 2007 through December 2010.
Not-for-profits Blog Posts
The perils of measuring 'success'
May 10, 2010
Comments(0)A philanthropy expert thinks donors could unwittingly undermine their dollars and time by insisting on too much documentation.
MoreBusiness plans run dry for angel network
March 19, 2010
Comments(2)Halo Capital Group cancels regular meeting for lack of deals to peruse.
MoreThoughts on the Tebow ad
February 1, 2010
Comments(13)From the perspective of return on investment, the Super Bowl ad might be considered a failure.
MoreLilly Endowment's two-fer
December 15, 2009
Comment(1)Its education focus just might make the endowment more of a jobs engine than the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
More'Taxing' not-for-profit property
December 14, 2009
Comments(7)Some Indiana mayors, desperate for revenue, think it's time for "payments-in-lieu-of-taxes."
MoreOverrun with Chihuahuas
December 10, 2009
Comments(5)The Bay Area has zillions of the tiny dogs. But Indianapolis isn't part of the airlift strategy.
MoreNew denomination headquartered in Indy?
September 24, 2009
Comments(6)If a new denomination results from a vote to allow gay clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Indianapolis
might be at the top of the list for its headquarters.
MoreA beachhead in Warsaw
September 16, 2009
Comments(0)The launch of the orthopedics not-for-profit OrthoWorx is quite an accomplishment in Warsaw, where some of the world's
biggest companies fight tooth-and-nail.
MoreUnited Way turns to the rich
August 10, 2009
Comments(2)The wealthy in the Indianapolis area arenâ??t carrying their weight in supporting United Way of Central Indiana,
according to an analysis by the not-for-profit   comparing places including Cincinnati, Milwaukee and Columbus,
Ohio.
The Indianapolis chapter has 22 â??principalâ?? donors, defined as...
MoreMyrland on the chamber, church
July 15, 2009
Comments(3)Thereâ??s nothing like a little time away from a job to refine oneâ??s perspective. Which makes John Myrlandâ??s
distance from the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce all the more interesting.
Myrland, 58, resigned as president of the chamber at the end of 2005...
MoreThe recession hits churches
May 26, 2009
Comments(5)Churches, which tend to ride out recessions better than many other institutions, are struggling to finish
building projects, reporter Kathleen McLaughlin writes in this weekendâ??s IBJ.
The recession and stock market downturn have forced parishioners to scale back commitments,...
MoreUnited Way CEO: merge nonprofits
October 23, 2008
Comment(1)As the economy slows and money gets scarce, banks arenâ??t the only organizations that should consider merging.
Thatâ??s how United Way of Central Indiana CEO Ellen Annala sees the landscape.
The Indianapolis area has a whopping 16,000 not-for-profits, she says, one for...
MoreHabitat builds through tough times
August 27, 2008
Comments(0)The down economy hasnâ??t exactly been a gift to not-for-profits, but at least one is actually doing better.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis plans to build 22 houses this year, a couple of units more
than last year.
With dollar donations...
MoreFriedman's influence on Indy
July 30, 2008
Comments(2)As fans of the late Milton Friedman gather at the Conrad Hotel tomorrow night to celebrate the libertarian
economist, theyâ??ll have plenty to crow about.
Ironically, though, Friedmanâ??s ideas about turning education over to market forces have failed to gain much...
MoreValuing the FFA convention
March 19, 2008
Comment(1)The National FFA put out a release today saying its national convention in Indianapolis in October created
a $40 million impact. Lump out suppliers from outside the area, and the local impact amounted to $34.5 million.
Global Insight Inc., a respected...
MoreContrasting United Way, Wheeler
February 20, 2008
Comments(4)Businesses and their employees opened pockets last year to enable United Way of Central Indiana to hit a
record $39 million in contributions.
The not-for-profit attributed the good news to hustle by campaign co-chairmen who offered money from their...
MoreFear grips donors to charity
February 19, 2008
Comments(2)Wheeler Mission Ministries broke the unsettling news yesterday that it is laying off 13 staff and shifting
its ministries for youth and families to another charity in order to minimize an anticipated operating deficit.
Why? Donors are worried about...
MoreAmendment for houses of worship
December 13, 2007
Comments(4)State Sen. Pat Miller says sheâ??s looking to the future by proposing a constitutional amendment that would
protect churches and other houses of worship from someday being taxed.
Itâ??s not a â??crisis today,â?? but could become a problem in the future...
MoreMini Marathon gets competition
December 6, 2007
Comments(7)The venerable Mini Marathon has a challenger.
As IBJ reporter Anthony Schoettle reports today, two sponsors have signed on to a half-marathon scheduled
just two weeks after the Mini, which is sold out.Race...
MoreYour approach to giving
December 5, 2007
Comments(2)A study put out yesterday by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University says that about two in three
American households made donations in each of the three years it followed.
The center also found that slightly more than half of...
MoreArts leaders tout Peterson
November 6, 2007
Comments(11)The race between Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and his Republican challenger, Greg Ballard, became interesting
in the final days, and not just because Ballard suddenly got traction in a widely publicized poll.
In the past few days, two prominent arts leaders...
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Lauren: I reported BJ's plans based on their filing for construction permits. Of course, it's possible the plans fell through. Will update if I can find out more.
This weekend the Indianapolis School of Ballet performed Russian Treasures at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater for huge, enthusiastic crowds. This group of young people, returning students and young guest artists did fantastic performances of Balanchine's Valse-Fantaisie, Swan Lake Act II, Raymonda Act III and Allegro Vivace. I was blown away by the professionalism and energy of this school, which is on the caliber with most professional companies. If you're looking for great dancing and production value, this downtown venue is worth seeing and supporting.
Are they indeed going up there? I was told by BJ's directly they had no new stores planned in the area...
The article mentions that Indiana casinos are losing revenue to Ohio and Illinois casinos, but neglects to mention that those regional competitors are smoke-free for worker health.
In other words, Indiana's smoke-filled casinos are losing revenue to smoke-free competitors - without a local or statewide clean air law in Indiana to blame for it. Meanwhile, Indiana's casino workers, in order to provide for their family in a tough economy, must face the health hazards of secondhand smoke on a daily basis including cancer, heart disease, COPD, and many other preventable diseases, and associated healthcare costs.
Indiana lawmakers should take a cue from states like Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts and ensure that casino jobs don't sicken the very people those jobs are intended to help. Even sophisticated casino ventilation systems do not protect people from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke.
Some bump day, huh? Why were Loyd and Hamilton not allowed to run? Both say they had rides. It must be all part of the Vision. The good news is no traffic and plenty of room to stretch out. It would be nice if someone picked up some trash, there was so much trash in the Paddock Penthouse yesterday it looked like a Hulman George family reunion.