NFP of Note: Indy Reads
Indy Reads works to improve the literacy skills
of adults in central Indiana who read or write at or below the sixth grade level.
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Articles
Not-for-profit gambling pinched by recession
The lingering recession is cutting into the money Indiana’s not-for-profit groups generate from bingo, pull-tabs and other
gambling ventures, straining their budgets.
NFP of NOTE: Central Indiana Land Trust
Through land protection, stewardship and education, the Central Indiana Land Trust protects natural areas, improving air
and water quality and enhancing life in our communities for present and future generations.
Gleaners CEO to step down after nearly 30 years
The 63-year-old head of the central Indiana food bank plans to leave after a nationwide search for her successor. She departs
as the group ramps up plans to move into a new headquarters.
Not-for-profit pay survey launched online
Seeing a lack of timely, accurate information about pay and benefits at local not-for-profits, two consultants have launched
an online compensation survey.
Kiwanis backs UNICEF in fighting tetanus
Kiwanis International will back UNICEF with a $110 million campaign to eliminate tetanus in mothers and newborns, the Indianapolis-based
organization announced Thursday.
Bloomington task force to tackle homelessness
A Bloomington task force is looking into ways to better serve the city's homeless, including creating a year-round shelter
that would fill in gaps from other service providers.
Not-for-profits reach out to younger donors and volunteers
Charities and not-for-profits are trying to broaden their appeal to younger adults without turning off older stalwarts.
IRS rules might solve not-for-profit mystery
New filing requirement promises real numbers, but compliance is weak.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Goodwill boss on lessons learned
Jim McClelland of Goodwill Industries picks his favorite book on management
and explains how he righted his biggest wrong turns.
Girl Scouts to sell Boone County camp, three others
The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana says a study found that the four sites need significant renovations to reach current safety
codes.
Timmy Foundation to absorb doctor’s Nigerian mission
The foundation, founded by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, will absorb the Mercy Foundation, started by Dr. Mercy Obeime, in July.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Literacy leader pens success story
Indy Reads' Travis DiNicola empowers employees by preaching an entrepreneurial mindset.
Coffee sales give Christel House a boost
Indianapolis-based Christel House is brokering sales of in-room coffee to resorts around the country, taking a 10-percent
royalty to do so. The coffee is roasted by Indianapolis-based Copper Moon Coffee Co. and packaged in red and green bags decorated
with drawings by students at Christel House’s schools.
Interfaith Hunger Initiative hopes Dalai Lama draws crowd
The group hopes to raise as much as $100,000 in conjunction with May 14 talk at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Race organizers hoping for last-minute registration rush
As of Friday, 39,900 people had signed up for the local Race for the Cure, which drew 42,000 last year and 45,000 in 2008.
The Indianapolis event is the sixth-largest in the country, but it ranks 70th nationally in terms of dollars raised.
Butler University basketball player Jukes supports students in Uganda
Jukes raises money so Ugandan children can attend secondary school through his Jukes Foundation for Kids.
Survey: Online generation values personal touch in giving
The findings may come as a surprise to not-for-profit executives who think the Internet generation doesn’t require a
personal touch.
HICKS: President chooses wisely with recent donation
Why not treat charitable deductions the same way we treat most retirement savingsâ??extend the deadline until April 15?
NFP of NOTE: Joy’s House
Joy’s House is committed to supporting families by providing exceptional adult day service.