Indiana lawmakers look at charity gaming regulations
The bill would allow for higher prize payouts and more not-for-profits to offer charity gaming.
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Not-for-profits weather surge in turnover of top execs
Local organizations have recently seen a spike in leadership turnover, with at least 80 organizations advertising for a new CEO, executive director or president since the beginning of 2017.
Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis names new leader
The former chief of staff of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will replace Pat Wachtel, who retired in January after overseeing the organization for 11 years.
Tight job market puts not-for-profits to test
Some local entities have increased their attention on retaining existing staff, encouraging volunteers to move into paid positions and expanding their searches when jobs become available by targeting recent graduates or community clubs or schools.
Not-for-profits’ latest strategy: junior boards
Young professional boards, usually consisting of members ages 21 to 40, vary in size and responsibilities, but the groups are seen as a way to engage millennials.
New program lifts financial barrier that keeps new blood off boards
The Indianapolis Foundation is placing 10 individuals on 10 local not-for-profit boards—and giving them $10,000 a year to contribute to the organizations they're serving.
Local Goodwill boss McClelland set to retire in mid-2015
After four decades at the helm of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, CEO Jim McClelland plans to step down at the end of June.
Three Catholic parishes in Indianapolis to close
Holy Trinity, Holy Cross and St. Bernadette parishes will be merged into nearby parishes under the changes announced Wednesday by Archbishop Joseph Tobin.
Little Red Door absorbs program of group that’s disbanding
Fishers-based Cancer-Free Lungs decided last year it was ready to shut down.
Indiana basketball star returns to west-side community center
Steve Downing is now on the board of Christamore House, where he and others once honed their hoops skills.
Study finds finance managers at not-for-profits lack financial knowledge
Only 36 percent correctly answered all three assessment questions on a test.
Appeals court rules on anonymous online comment case
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday ordered a Marion County judge to reconsider whether The Indianapolis Star must identify an online user who posted an anonymous comment that now is part of a defamation lawsuit.
ACLU of Indiana chief Holmes to retire in March
The ACLU says its board of directors will name an interim director and conduct a national search for Holmes' replacement.
Junior Achievement lawsuit swells with defendants
The defamation case filed by former CEO Jeffrey Miller now has 17 defendants, many of whom are accused of posting disparaging comments on websites.
Julian Center taps attorney to succeed Ann DeLaney
The domestic-violence organization chose Melissa Pershing, an attorney with not-for-profit experience in Indiana, North Carolina and Alabama.
Starfish Initiative names founder president
Michael J. Feeney, former owner of Feeney Hornak Mortuaries, will lead group that mentors high-achieving, low-income high school students.
New Legacy Fund president charged with growing asset base
Consultant Terry Anker hired to lead Hamilton County foundation
Junior Achievement says ex-CEO acted solo
Junior Achievement’s attorneys paint the not-for-profit's ex-CEO as something of a renegade to bolster their defense in an ongoing lawsuit by another former executive.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Wheeler CEO focuses, plans more beds
Rick Alvis looks back on 20 years at Wheeler Mission and ahead to a capital campaign and expansion of a downtown shelter.
Most not-for-profit execs modestly paid, survey says
Local consultants Bryan Orander and Jim Morris conducted the survey this summer to fulfill what they see as a lack of hard data on executive pay in the local not-for-profit sector.