Wealthy Americans cut back on giving in 2009
Wealthy philanthropists drew the purse strings tightest on health organizations, where the average gift dropped 63.7 percent.
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NFP of NOTE: Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County
Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization that is dedicated to working in partnership with families in Hamilton County under the conviction that every person should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in safety and dignity.
Salvation Army hopes technology boosts fundraising
After falling short of its fundraising goal last year, Salvation Army of Indiana is unveiling a text-to-give promotion and a social media campaign in hopes of ringing up gifts from new donors.
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.
Habitat for Humanity executive stepping down
Dean Illingworth will step down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis at the end of the year, the organization announced Monday morning. An architect and former partner at Schmidt & Associates, he has led the organization since 2005.
NFP of NOTE: Flanner House of Indianapolis
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.
Cash crunch hits Indianapolis Urban League
After losing a key grant, Indianapolis Urban League laid off employees and failed to make three months' worth of retirement payments into one former worker's account—something that was remedied after the worker complained to the Labor Department.
NFP of NOTE: The Lawrence Township School Foundation
The Lawrence Township School Foundation ignites the power of community, connecting philanthropy and education to provide the resources needed for all children to excel.
Gleaners Food Bank names new CEO
After a national search, Cindy Hubert, CEO of Indianapolis-based Second Helpings, will take the reins from longtime Gleaners leader Pamela Altmeyer in November.
NFP of Note: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Good News Ministries eyes using ex-motel to house homeless
Residents of Irvington are split over whether to support turning the former Indy East Motel into housing for homeless families.
Christamore House laying off seven employees
Local not-for-profit also may temporarily reduce client services to ease its financial struggles. The agency said it needs to raise $200,000 to continue operating through the rest of the year.
Cultural Trail to hire first executive director
A new not-for-profit organization will try to raise more than $700,000 a year for the trail’s ongoing maintenance, and it will market the trail as a tourism and economic-development engine.
NFP of NOTE: NPower Indiana
NPower Indiana's mission is to inspire and enable Indiana not-for-profits to use technology to better serve their communities.
Julian Center opens apartments for victims of domestic abuse
34 North, an apartment complex for victims of domestic abuse, opened in August at 34th and Meridian streets.
Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana copes with funding shortfall
Juli Erhart-Graves, president of the volunteer-run organization, said demand has outstripped SNSI’s ability to raise
money and win grants during the economic downturn.
Centers for Working Families expanding in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis chapter of Local Initiatives Support Corp. will receive $500,000 to open more of its one-stop centers that
help the working poor develop, grow and protect their assets.
NFP of NOTE: Down Syndrome Indiana
Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Gleaners chief gets wake-up call
CEO Pamela Altmeyer reevaluated her priorities
and decided to step down after a family tragedy and the agency's latest capital campaign.
NFP of Note: Indy Reads
Indy Reads works to improve the literacy skills
of adults in central Indiana who read or write at or below the sixth grade level.