Philanthropy

NFP of NOTE: Lawrence Township School FoundationRestricted Content

January 28, 2012
The Lawrence Township School Foundation ignites the power of community, connecting philanthropy and education to provide the resources needed for all children to excel.
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Report: Giving rose in state last year, but trailed nation

January 27, 2012
J.K. Wall
Nationwide, Americans gave $346 billion to charitable causes in 2011, an increase of 7.5 percent over the previous year. Hoosiers gave $6.4 billion last year, a bump of 6.4 percent from the previous year, according to Atlas of Giving.
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Hospitality industry embraces Second Helpings gradsRestricted Content

January 21, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Second Helpings—which rescues perishable food from grocery stores, hotels and restaurants and turns it into meals delivered to shelters and community centers—also teaches people the basics of food handling and preparation. Its free, 10-week training program boasts a job-placement rate of 85 percent to 95 percent within 30 days of completion.
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$28M didn't get Super Bowl donors many perksRestricted Content

January 21, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Indianapolis Super Bowl organizers raised $28 million from 131 mostly corporate donors to put on the NFL’s showcase event by simply asking—and promising almost nothing in return.
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Lilly Endowment gives $6.6m to public policy institute

January 19, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Lilly Endowment is giving $6.6 million to support a new fundraising campaign by Indiana University's Public Policy Institute.
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Franklin College receives $4.2 million donation

January 19, 2012
The contribution from a late school trustee will be used to support an endowment for student scholarships and church relations, in addition to the college's capital campaign.
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Natural resources foundation aims for $10M, 1 million treesRestricted Content

January 14, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Leaders of the not-for-profit think the tree project will gain traction because people can participate with very small donations.
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NFP of NOTE: Central Indiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureRestricted Content

January 14, 2012
 IBJ Staff
The mission of the Central Indiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures.
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Anderson University passes $110M campaign goal

January 12, 2012
The campaign launched in 2006 by the private Christian university raised $113 million. Funds will help support academic programs and scholarships, in addition to operational needs.
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IU getting $33M from Lilly Endowment for biz school

January 11, 2012
Scott Olson
The donation will enable Indiana University to renovate and expand its Kelley School of Business building in Bloomington, which was built in 1966 and is too small to meet current demands, IU said.
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IU, Lilly Endowment plan 'major' announcement

January 10, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Top officials from Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business are set to make a “major” announcement Wednesday afternoon likely involving a gift from the Lilly Endowment.
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Throng of volunteers involved in staging Super Bowl

January 7, 2012
Francesca Jarosz
The city’s biggest event of the year will be run almost entirely by an army of volunteers. Some 8,000 volunteers are helping to execute the preparations for the Super Bowl, which is expected to draw 150,000 visitors.
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Bosma Enterprises begins providing services for seniorsRestricted Content

December 31, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The organization that provides work for the blind is offering in-home vision assessments and a call-in entertainment line for the elderly.
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PNC's Stitle to chair Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame eventRestricted Content

December 31, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The event honors men and women who epitomize success in the business world.
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NFP of NOTE: Little Red Door Cancer AgencyRestricted Content

December 31, 2011
 IBJ Staff
Little Red Door Cancer Agency strives to make the most of life and the least of cancer.
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WEB REVIEW: Super Bowl adds momentum to charity effort

December 31, 2011
Jim Cota
Basket of Hope has opportunities for involvement long after the Super Bowl has moved on to the next destination.
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YMCA revamps fundraising strategy for Pike Township

December 27, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlin
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis officials have started a $40 million fundraising campaign that will be used to fund three more local locations, including a much-delayed $10 million facility in Pike Township.
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Salvation Army running short of annual fundraising goal

December 23, 2011
Scott Olson
As of Wednesday, the Salvation Army's Indiana Division had reached just 51 percent of its $3.2 million goal for its annual Tree of Lights campaign.
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City-County councilor, two others indicted in scheme to defraud

December 21, 2011
Francesca Jarosz
A City-County Council member and two associates persuaded an Indiana physician to invest $1.7 million in their foundation and an ethanol-production business they said would fund it, but instead spent the money on personal luxuries, according to a federal indictment filed late Tuesday.
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Lawmaker: Lift ban on paying people to run charity gamblingRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlin
State Sen. Ron Alting, chairman of the Public Policy Committee, wants to let charities pay people to run their bingo, poker and other games, a practice that has led to disciplinary action for some organizations.
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Humane Society continues campaign for spay-neuter clinicRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The facility would offer reduced prices to low-income pet owners in an attempt to reduce the number of strays that come from neighborhoods surrounding downtown.
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Planned Parenthood of Indiana brings on new lobbyistsRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The new hires could be important following last year’s legislative session, in which state lawmakers passed a law to cut off Medicaid funding to groups that offer abortions.
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Bill would loosen rules on gambling licensesRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlin
Lawmakers are preparing to file a bill that would make it easier for charities to obtain gambling licenses.
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NFP of NOTE: Flanner House of IndianapolisRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
Flanner House of Indianapolis supports, advocates for and empowers individuals, children and families by applying educational, social and economic resources that move the community toward self-sufficiency.
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Holiday Wish List - Dec. 19, 2011

December 17, 2011
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
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