Not-for-profits use electronic technology to raise funds
Fund raising via video e-mailing gets attention, but the jury is still out on its return on cost.
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In tough times, remember the arts as a civic duty
Attend arts events, visit our cultural organizations, and support our sports teams. If you don’t make regular donations to
arts and cultural organizations, there has never been a better and more important time to give.
Churches look for ways to pay off construction projects planned before recession took toll on collection plates
In Indianapolis and around the country, congregations that expanded before the recession are now taking drastic measures,
including budget cuts that have resulted in layoffs, salary reductions and giving less to charities.
Theater satellite feeds help groups boost revenue
National CineMedia, the dominant player in movie video feeds, has worked with Indianapolis-based Drum Corps International and many other nonprofits to allow people to view the organizations’ live shows in a theater setting.
Joy’s House hopes registry will click with donors
Joy’s House has created a registry at www.spreadingjoy.org. Donors can choose an item as expensive as a new sofa, or as
modest as a cookie sheet with the assurance that their money will be used specifically to buy that item.
Mickey’s camp will offer thrills
Mickey’s men’s and women’s camps—open for registration on a first-come, first served basis—offer compelling speakers, fun activities and food from the city’s leading restaurants.
Cookie revenue spread thin
Ever wondered, as you shell out $3.50 for each of those precious boxes of cookies, how much cash goes directly to the Girl Scout troop?
Orchestra lays off eight as donations, ticket sales drop
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will look to volunteers to help cover the work done by eight people who were laid off last week in a move to trim $600,000, or 2 percent, from the $29.5 million annual budget.
Arts leaders brainstorm for new funding streams
A panel convened by IBJ discusses the lack of funding dilemma and need for broad-based support in the Indianapolis arts community.
Banks’ ‘food fight’ to restock pantries
In response to Mayor Ballard’s Citywide Food Initiative, banks in our community have combined forces to help restock food
pantries.
Not-for-profits can grow in tough times
One of the most pressing questions not-for-profits should be asking is: “How will we respond to this economy?”
Economic slump causes ISO leaders to delay capital campaign
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s operating loss of $293,000 during the most recent fiscal year is not nearly as troubling
in the long term as the symphony’s shrinking endowment.
Humane Society woos animal-right welfare community
John Aleshire, the executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis, is rolling out policies that please animal advocates.
Tonic Ball raises money for Second Helpings
Tonic Ball — an annual fundraiser for Second Helpings — takes place the Friday before Thanksgiving, featuring 30
local bands
each playing 10-minute themed sets and local artists selling their work.
Monon Bell football game helps Julian Center
In the weeks leading up to this year’s
big rivalry football game, Wabash College and DePauw University students held various fundraisers to benefit the Julian Center, as well as A-Way Home Shelter
in Putnam County and the Family Crisis Shelter in Montgomery County.
Recession takes its toll on charities
Area not-for-profits are beginning to feel the sting of the year-old credit crunch, which has escalated into a full-blown
financial crisis that’s battered investors and likely pushed the nation into recession.
Dry cleaner’s fight against sons’ rare disease could lead to other life-saving treatments
Nathan’s Battle Foundation, led by Phil Milto–who has two sons afflicted with the disease–has evolved over 10 years into
what Milto calls a not-for-profit biotech company that has raised money and guided research that resulted in a promising treatment
for Batten disease. Now, some of the gene therapy techniques researchers developed are being applied to other disorders.
IMA Art & Nature Park outdoor exhibits will change regularly
Already draped in an ever-changing natural backdrop, the site for the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Art & Nature Park will
come to life in 2009 through eight pieces of art commissioned for the setting. But unlike traditional sculpture parks that
feature permanent artwork, the IMA’s $25 million outdoor gallery will change regularly.
Zoobilation sells out fast despite $200-plus admission
Far from the typical rubber-chicken fund-raiser attended mostly by board members and their friends–Zoobilation, the 22-year-old,
annual black-tie fund-raiser for the Indianapolis Zoo–attracts 4,300 ticket holders eager to spend an evening wining and
dining at the zoo.
Simon family donates $40M to Riley
A $40 million gift from the Simon family to Riley Hospital for Children will help finish a new 10-story in-patient building and launch a fund-raising campaign, Riley Children's Foundation announced this morning.