FACE animal clinic embarks on $3M downtown expansion
The clinic also announced a $3.6 million fundraising initiative to support the project, which should double its space for spay-and-neuter surgeries.
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Zoobilation enters 30th year with attendance, revenue on the rise
What started as a moderate fundraiser in 1986 at Herb Simon’s house with a few hundred guests has grown into possibly the most lucrative single-event fundraiser in the state.
Programs for homeless suffer big cuts as feds shift priorities
Programs across Indianapolis that provide housing and support to the homeless are bemoaning a $687,540 decrease in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding this year.
Eiteljorg’s chief fundraising executive set to retire
Suzanne "Susie" Maxwell, who has overseen strategic fundraising efforts at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art for the past seven years, is stepping down, the museum announced Thursday.
College exec kills two, himself after family trust dispute
The senior major gifts officer for Wabash College fatally shot his niece and her 4-year-old son at their suburban Indianapolis home Wednesday, following a dispute over a family trust worth millions of dollars, before killing himself inside a downtown hotel room.
Denver Hutt’s family, friends aim to launch namesake fellowship
The “Hutt Fellowship” would be one of the first moves aimed at establishing an enduring legacy for the well-known entrepreneurism guru who died Saturday at 28.
Brackets for Good expanding into three new cities in 2016
The organization started in 2012 in Indianapolis and launched in Louisville this year. To date, Brackets for Good has raised more than $1.3 million for charities through its March Madness-themed event.
Churches embrace technology to keep donations flowing
Credit and debit cards are accepted nearly everywhere these days, but houses of worship are still trying to modernize the way donations are collected.
Purdue announces $2 billion fundraising campaign
The goal is to raise the money by the time Purdue celebrates its 150th anniversary on 2019.
UIndy announces $50 million fundraising effort
The private phase of the "UIndy Starts with You" campaign, which will focus on issues like student opportunities and faculty and academic excellence, has raised $34 million.
Wheeler Mission to merge with Bloomington relief group
Wheeler will take over the operations of Backstreet Missions Inc., which was founded in 1995. In recent years, Backstreet has provided tens of thousands of meals for clients and thousands of nights of shelter.
Deadline brings crush of campaign contribution requests
Political campaigns were trying to beat a midnight Tuesday deadline for reporting contributions for federal and state level campaigns.
Lawmakers seek probe into Humane Society fundraising
A group of six Indiana lawmakers wants the state to investigate the Humane Society of the United States, accusing the group of deceptive fundraising tactics.
Salesforce makes $100K ‘flash-funding’ gift to IPS teachers
The crowdfunding donation, which took place Thursday morning, completed funding for 152 open projects, helping more than 11,000 students in 150 classrooms at 30 schools.
Orchard School puts big fundraising event on one-year hiatus
The popular Orchard in Bloom Flower Show, one of the largest annual fundraisers on the city's north side, is taking a year off after 25 years, officials at the Orchard School said.
Food fundraising firm to lay off 40 from Indianapolis operations
Market Day LLC, which was acquired in 2013 by a food-service distributor, is going through a reorganization of its sales structure and operations.
Kids Riding Bikes rolling into Portland
Indianapolis-based Nine13sports is growing beyond central Indiana, working with an Oregon charity to deliver its Kids Riding Bikes wellness programs in Portland.
Not-for-profits learn to tap into Twitter, rivals
A growing number of savvy charities are tapping into the viral power of social media, using popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter to connect with supporters and build awareness along with their spheres of influence.
Symphony reports surplus on big crescendo in ticket sales
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's leaders played an upbeat tune Monday, reporting a second-consecutive operating surplus fueled by a 16-percent increase in revenue from ticket sales and a near-record year for fundraising.
Humane Society of Johnson County pleads for help amid closing fears
A central Indiana group that provides animal adoptions and helps low-income pet owners is running short of money and volunteers, and organizers say it may be forced to close.