Report: Gifts to universities flat despite market recovery
College fundraising was flat during the 2010 fiscal year as a recovering stock market failed to instill donors with confidence. But Indiana University bucked the trend.
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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.
FELDMANN: Fundraising trends to watch for in 2011
Well, it’s that time of year again: time to gaze into the crystal ball and predict what trends will dominate fundraising in the year ahead.
Arts groups prepare fundraising campaigns
This year, five organizations announced or began preparing for the launch of major campaigns. The targets ranged from $12.5 million for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures to $100 million for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Art museum names fundraising chief
Cynthia Rallis, who begins work Jan. 1, held a similar job at the National Museum of Science and Industry in London.
Indianapolis Symphony’s deficit nears record
The Indiana Symphony Society on Monday reported a near-record deficit of $2.7 million for the 2010 fiscal year. And symphony CEO Simon Crookall said this won't be the end of the bleeding.
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.
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.
Foundation campaign raises $201M for Riley Hospital
Riley Children’s Foundation raised $201 million through its “Hope Happens Here” fundraising campaign, the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit announced Wednesday. The money will be used to support Riley Hospital for Children.
IU dance marathon raises $1.6M for hospital
A 36-hour dance marathon raised about $1.6 million for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis over the weekend.
IUPUI announces $1.25 billion fundraising goal
Fundraising will be done locally, with representatives from individual programs contacting potential donors, the university said Saturday.
Indiana University aims to raise $5B in a decade
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie says the university is in "constant campaign mode," and private philanthropy is vital for enhancing student financial aid, endowed faculty chairs, specialized buildings and academic initiatives.
Local United Way eyes broader donor base
After losing more than 6,000 donors in a single year, the United Way of Central Indiana is making its first concerted effort to reach people outside their workplaces.
United Way teams with Colts for fundraising campaign
United Way of Central Indiana will appeal to Colts fandom this fall as it tries to meet an all-time high fundraising goal of $41 million. In a first-time partnership with the agency, the Colts are sponsoring giveaways that will be available to anyone who donates.
Marian University goes on fundraising tear
Marian University pulled in a whopping $54.2 million in pledges for the fiscal year ended June 30, largely related to its
effort to launch Indiana’s first college of osteopathic medicine. The year before, the Catholic institution raised $14.4
million, an in-house record.
WFYI seeks more money from public broadcasting audience
Public TV and radio broadcaster WFYI is counting on its listeners and viewers to open their wallets in a big way this fall,
as it gears up for a campaign to grow its endowment well beyond its current $2.2 million.
Strategy key as arts groups launch simultaneous campaigns
A wave of fundraising pitches is about to wash over Indianapolis arts supporters. Five organizations either have announced
or are working toward the launch of major campaigns.