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2026 Giving Guide Regional Philanthropic Opportunities

SPACE RESERVATION DEADLINE: September 17, 2025
MATERIALS DUE: September 26, 2025
PUBLICATION DATE: November 21, 2025


Welcome to the 2026 Giving Guide! Please enter your profile copy and submit your art materials using the form below.

Be sure to complete all fields marked with *, as they are *Required fields. You will know the form has been successfully submitted when you see the thank you screen.

We also recommend you type your answers into a Word Document first that you can proof carefully to ensure that all details are accurate and complete. You cannot save as you go.

A PDF proof will be emailed to you prior to publishing. Please review thoroughly and make any minor edits you may have at this time. A revised PDF will be sent to you for final approval. Any additional rounds of edits will be charged $100 per round.

Your information must be submitted no later than September 26, 2025.

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Profile Copy

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Top Funding Sources

Please list your top funding sources (maximum of 8) and indicate their percent of your total budget for the most recent fiscal year. The sum of your sources must add up to 100%

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NOTE: If you require more characters in a section below you will need to reduce the number of characters in another section below. Total characters for the four sections below is 1,950.

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Board of Directors

It is recommended that you list a maximum of 20 names. Note, by including more names it may reduce available word counts in other areas.

If wish to list more than 20 names please email your list to your account executive.

You can include both BOD Executive Leadership & BOD Members at Large or just the Executive Leadership

Information to include:
First name, Last name, Position on Board (ex: President, Treasurer etc.), Company (where this person is employed)

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Accepted file types: csv, xls, xls, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Art Files

Do not upload any files larger than 5MB. If you have a file larger than 5MB please email it to your account executive.

Please follow the instructions below to upload all of your artwork materials. If you have any questions, or are having trouble uploading files, please email your materials to your account executive.

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, eps, pdf, svg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please name this 300 dpi image file using the name of the person pictured (ex: tom-jones.jpg)
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Please name this 300 dpi image file using the name of the person pictured (ex: john-smith.jpg)
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Please upload a 4-color, high-resolution file (eps format preferred)

Profile Photos

Do not upload any files larger than 5MB. If you have a file larger than 5MB please email it to your account executive.

Using the buttons below, upload 3 photos that IBJ can choose from to include your profile. Please use the file names to rank the images in order of preference (ex: “ABC_Nonprofit_1.jpg” would be your first choice).

Suggested photos: events, volunteers, day-to-day operations, or organization headquarters.

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
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Fundraising Event Calendar – You MUST Fill in to be Included

This is one event you would like to appear on the Fundraising Event Calendar separate from your profile. (All events considered 2025.)

Full Page Ad

Using the button below, please upload your 4-color, high-resolution full page ad

File Specifications:
8.875″ wide x 11″ tall
300 dpi, High Quality PDF (PDF/X-1a)
Indianapolis Business Journal prints in digital format, 150 line screen, in CMYK color (we do not accept PMS colors). All images should be saved to 300 dpi. High Quality Print PDF (PDF/X-1a) are the preferred format, but files will be accepted in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. (Please make sure all images and fonts are included with InDesign and Illustrator files). No crop marks, info slugs or other non-ad material is to be included.

Accepted file types: pdf, psd, ai, indd, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Should we have questions about your submission – please enter your name & contact information.

A copy of your submission will be emailed to you for your records.