Damien Center pays off building mortgage
Agency that offers HIV- and AIDS-related services owns its headquarters free and clear after $3 million capital campaign.
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Funding challenges sideline not-for-profit award program
The Indiana Achievement Awards is going on what organizers called a “sabbatical,” though its return isn’t guaranteed. The change is the result of a loss in grant funding for all not-for-profit programs at the IUPUI Solution Center, which organized the awards.
Komen grant recipients cope with controversy they didn’t create
Local health care providers won’t find an easy replacement for the grant money supplied by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. That money could be in jeopardy, as grass-roots Komen supporters appear to be sitting out of this year’s Race for the Cure in response to a national controversy over grants to Planned Parenthood.
Hoops fans funnel energy into giving
Brackets for Good pits one not-for-profit against another in an NCAA-tournament style fundraising competition.
Anti-bullying group hopes to hire 600 telemarketers
Indianapolis-based Bully Prevention Alliance said the contractors will receive commissions for soliciting donations by telephone for the fledgling not-for-profit that aims to prevent bullying in schools.
United Way expects record $40.6M in donations
United Way of Central Indiana is projecting that its 2011 annual campaign will raise a record-breaking $40.6 million, topping the previous high of $39 million in 2007.
Symphony challenges complicate CEO search
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra trustees are seeking a new leader who can help reverse three consecutive years of seven-figure budget deficits, raise $100 million to replenish its endowment and motivate staff working for reduced pay.
Senator drops push for paid dealers at charity games
A proposal to allow charities to pay people to run bingo, poker and other gambling games is too touchy of an issue to tackle this session, Indiana Senate Public Policy Chairman Ron Alting said Friday morning. Instead, he’ll request a summer study committee.
Indianapolis Parks Foundation leader plans retirement
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
Senate passes comprehensive charity gambling bill
Not-for-profits with multiple affiliates in the state would need only one gambling license to run fundraisers.
$28M didn’t get Super Bowl donors many perks
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.
Lilly Endowment gives $6.6m to public policy institute
Lilly Endowment is giving $6.6 million to support a new fundraising campaign by Indiana University's Public Policy Institute.
Anderson University passes $110M campaign goal
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.
IndyFringe buys headquarters building
The organizer of the IndyFringe Festival bought the building it has rented for three years and is raising money to expand it.
YMCA revamps fundraising strategy for Pike Township
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.
Salvation Army running short of annual fundraising goal
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.
Bill would loosen rules on gambling licenses
Lawmakers are preparing to file a bill that would make it easier for charities to obtain gambling licenses.
Lawmaker: Lift ban on paying people to run charity gambling
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.
Fundraiser wants to knock cancer out of the park
Alex Paluka, a senior at IUPUI in sports management, is uniting his favorite pastime with his hatred of cancer in The Cure Baseball.
Zoo launches $30M campaign to build orangutan center
Construction on the International Orangutan Center would start in August, with the opening set for Memorial Day weekend in 2014.