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What formative experience helped inspire a Taco Bell franchisee to donate well over $1 million to youth charities? What was his biggest bonehead mistake in business? Charlie Brown has answers.
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State fair foundation sets up fund for victims
Hoosiers have already given thousands of dollars to the Indiana State Fair to help victims of Saturday's stage collapse.
Youth agencies adapting on the fly to new school calendar
The Indianapolis Public Schools board voted in November to adopt a calendar that shortens summer vacation and introduces longer fall and spring breaks. The idea is to give kids less time to forget what they’ve learned and provide more opportunities to catch up.
Junior Achievement back in black after financial woes
The not-for-profit announced Wednesday morning that it has eliminated nearly $2 million in debt from six different creditors and has launched a fundraising campaign.
Wishard lands $2.2M in employee fundraising campaign
An employee-giving campaign for the new Wishard medical center brought in about $2.2 million, making the campaign one of the largest of its kind for a public hospital, according to Wishard Health Services officials.
Uncollected pledges remain high for United Way
United Way of Central Indiana will reserve about $2.65 million, or nearly 7 percent of the $38.2 million it raised in its annual campaign, to cover uncollected pledges from Hoosiers who lose their jobs.
Chatham Arch neighborhood builds community park
Chatham Commons, at the northeast corner of East and St. Clair streets, includes walking paths, a pergola, brick benches, plantings and a Tom Otterness sculpture that was part of a public art exhibit here in 2005.
Christian foundation sees donations soar
A local Christian foundation is pulling in donations at such a rapid clip that it could double in size this year.
Wishard to be renamed after $40M gift from developer
Wishard Health Services will change its name to Eskenazi Health after receiving a $40 million gift from Indianapolis real estate developer Sidney Eskenazi and his wife Lois, the county-owned hospital announced Wednesday morning.
Charitable giving picks up despite rocky economy
After pulling back from charitable giving for two years, Americans were slightly more generous in 2010—donating an estimated $290.9 billion, according to a national study released Monday.
LENKOWSKY: Carnegie’s message for today’s corporate leaders
Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, who populated Indiana and other states with public libraries, believed in donating liberally—and wisely.
Eli Lilly pledges $2.5 million to Mind Trust
Eli Lilly and Co. plans to give $2.5 million toward a new fundraising campaign by the Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education reform group.
Donation to spur community service at UIndy
The gift will fund the endowed faculty position of Distinguished Professor of Service Learning, a person whose job will including helping to spur more students perform community service work.
United Way annual campaign raises $38.2M
United Way of Central Indiana’s 2010 annual campaign fell short of its ambitious $41 million goal, but donations nearly matched the 2009 total.
Ex-Emmis exec uses estate toolkit to fund Butler venue
Howard Schrott will provide $6.5 million toward the $13 million performing-arts building.
Salvation Army reaches holiday goal after late surge
The Salvation Army of Indiana announced Wednesday morning that it reached its holiday fundraising goal of $2.93 million after a last-minute appeal.
Gleaners capital campaign raises $12.3 million
Gleaners Food Bank is wrapping up an ambitious capital campaign, announcing Wednesday that it has exceeded its goal despite the difficult economic environment.
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.
Salvation Army fundraising falls short; service cuts likely
The bell ringers and their red kettles have disappeared for another year, but Salvation Army of Indiana still is nearly $500,000 short of its holiday fundraising goal—putting programs in jeopardy.
Goodwill angles for donations during weak economy
The recovering, yet-still-weak economy puts charity retailer Goodwill in a sweet position. Consumer spending is up, so more old stuff makes its way to thrift stores. At the same time, high unemployment means the bargain hunters are still out in force.