Homeless youth ministry wins promo video
The local video production company Bennett Innovations will donate a $25,000 custom video to Outreach
Inc., a Christian organization that ministers to homeless youth.
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Private colleges group launches search for next chief executive
Independent Colleges of Indiana has launched a national search for its next CEO after Hans Giesecke left
to lead a college in Greece.
Western art buyers gear up for Eiteljorg show
The museum’s annual sale for collectors, one of its biggest annual fund-raisers, is seeing strong advance registration. The
Eiteljorg also has a new head of fund-raising.
United Way calling on well-heeled to dig deep
After so many years of trying to tap every possible cubicle-dweller for donations, United Way of Central Indiana is putting
more effort into the richest veins in the workplace—the folks in corner offices.
New Junior Achievement chief hopes to reach more kids
The new CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Jennifer Burk, said she has ideas for reinvigorating the base of corporate
supporters and reaching more students with entrepreneurship programs.
Charities gear up to provide school supplies, clothes
Two local organizations are trying to outfit thousands of kids before Indianapolis-area schools begin classes in August.
Penrod Society sues ex-treasurer for $380,000
The Penrod Society has filed a lawsuit against former treasurer Brandon Benker, seeking to recover more than $380,000 it alleges
he embezzled last year.
Penrod Society sues ex-treasurer for $380,000
The Penrod Society has filed a lawsuit against former treasurer Brandon Benker, seeking to recover
more than $380,000 it alleges he embezzled last year.
Arts festivals feel financial pinch
Art-show organizers are getting creative to keep their events alive as they struggle to attract sponsors and participating artists.
New Franklin College office to help not-for-profits recruit volunteers
Franklin College has a new office that helps Johnson County not-for-profits develop Web sites and recruit volunteers. The
Nonprofit Resource Center was sparked in part by the lack of volunteer coordination during the summer floods of
2008.
Eli Lilly CEO, wife give United Way $1M gift
Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter and his wife, Sarah, have pledged to give the United Way of Central Indiana a total
of $1 million over the next four years as a “challenge to CEOs and other community leaders to step up their giving.”
Eli Lilly CEO, wife give United Way $1M gift
Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter and his wife, Sarah, have pledged to give the United Way
of Central Indiana a total of $1 million over the next four years as a “challenge to CEOs and other community leaders to step
up their giving.”
Second Helpings replaces gala with ‘Harvest at Home’ event
Second Helpings has moved its fundraiser to its near east-side food pantry and slashed prices in recognition of the economic
climate.
Clients flee advisory firm for not-for-profits
WorkPoint, an Indianapolis firm entrusted to handle finances for not-for-profits, has lost several clients in the past 12
months, and all for the same reason—missing money.
Riverside course proceeds support preschool
One of the city’s golf course operators, Bob Thompson, has donated his earnings from two facilities to a single charitable
cause the past 15 years.
Humane Society offering 2-for-1 special on cats
Humane Society of Indianapolis has been running adoption specials that have people lining up outside the Michigan Road shelter on weekends.
Damar Services scores land, ends fund-raising campaign
Damar Services has closed its four-year, $6 million capital campaign, thanks to a donation of eight acres of land from
South Bend-based Holladay Properties.
Greater Indianapolis YMCA has $30M in projects planned
It takes a map of the entire metro area to show all the projects the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has on its drawing board.
The $30 million plan calls for building two brand-new facilities, one in Avon and one in Pike Township; expanding
the Fishers YMCA; and building a new outdoor pool in Lawrence.
Not-for-profits capitalize on Obama’s call to service
President Obama is talking up volunteerism, and some not-for-profits are hustling to make sure they reap the benefits of
the high-profile pitch. The Nature Conservancy and Indianapolis-based Kiwanis International were among the first
organizations to announce their support of Obama’s summer service initiative, United We Serve, which kicked off June
22 and runs through Sept. 11.
State arts commission budget down 20 percent
A 20-percent budget reduction for the Indiana Arts Commission will affect as many as 400 grant-dependent organizations
across the state. The agency’s overall budget will shrink from $4 million in 2009 to $3.2 million for the
next two fiscal years.