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.
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Mind Trust receives $3 million grant from Fairbanks
The Mind Trust education reform group will receive $3 million more from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to launch new public schools, attract teachers to Indianapolis and advance changes in K-12 schools.
Church group brings Syrian family to Indiana over Pence wish
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis says it has brought a Syrian refugee family into the state despite Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's request that it not do so.
Zuckerberg’s huge pledge reflects a new era in philanthropy
The philanthropic pledge by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife—totaling perhaps $45 billion—reflects the fast-paced emergence of a new Gilded Age of giving. But the structure of the initiative concerns some philanthropic experts.
Nine state schools among 82 getting $45M in theology grants
Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. said the grants are part of its effort to identify and cultivate theologically minded youth who will become leaders in their churches and society.
Lilly Endowment unleashes $100M in Indiana arts, cultural grants
Fourteen not-for-profits will receive funding, including $10 million each for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Zoo.
Widow of former Colts owner Bob Irsay dies at 65
Nancy Clifford Irsay built a career in advertising and marketing before turning her attention to philanthropic pursuits and running an equestrian business after marrying Bob Irsay in 1989.
Public colleges lift the bar on fundraising campaigns
Public U.S. colleges are growing more ambitious in the philanthropy race with multi-billion campaigns. An Indiana philanthropy expert says doing so could give lawmakers an excuse to further cut appropriations for higher education.
ISO maestro Urbanski has grown, gained global plaudits
In his fifth season in Indianapolis, the Polish native not only leads the ISO, but also has conducting and guest-conducting commitments worldwide.
Indiana Landmarks finds buyer for Glossbrenner Mansion
A local holding company plans to spend $400,000 to refurbish the historic home on North Meridian Street for office space.
Sandra Eskenazi donates $5M toward brain initiative
Sandra is the daughter of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, the couple who provided a $40 million gift to the Eskenazi Health Capital Campaign and for whom the Eskenazi Health system is named.
Site unites disabled workers, jobs
The Workforce Accelerator, launched earlier this year by local not-for-profit Tangram, is similar to a dating website linking compatible people, except that it matches jobs to people who have disabilities or are military veterans.
Carroll Award: Robert Bowen thrives on providing opportunities for at-risk youths
The founder of Indianapolis-based Bowen Engineering Corp. becomes the 22nd recipient of IBJ’s Michael A. Carroll Award.
Local not-for-profit execs’ pay lags that of U.S. peers
Compensation for the highest-ranking officials of Indianapolis’ largest not-for-profits falls short of pay at many similar-size organizations throughout the country.
Purdue announces $2 billion fundraising campaign
The goal is to raise the money by the time Purdue celebrates its 150th anniversary on 2019.
Lilly Endowment pegs $1.4M grant for attracting tech talent
TechPoint, an Indiana technology advocacy group, intends to use the money for internship and fellowship programs that create career connections in the state.
Pacers exec Morris to receive Daniels leadership prize
James Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been chosen for the biennial prize. As part of the honor, he will recommend a recipient for a $100,000 grant.
Lilly Endowment commits $50M to UNCF initiative
The Lilly Endowment has pledged $50 million to the United Negro College Fund to launch the UNCF Career Pathways Initiative—an effort to improve employment rates and wages for African-American college graduates.
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.
Lilly Endowment gives $2.9M more to BioCrossroads
Including the latest grant, the Lilly Endowment has given more than $38 million to BioCrossroads since the life sciences business development group was founded in 2002.