Purdue University launches $4B fundraising campaign
The campaign, publicly announced Monday, is the largest in the school’s history and its third billion-dollar-plus campaign in less than 25 years.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail plans headquarters expansion
The not-for-profit that manages the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to support the acquisition of its headquarters at 132 W. Walnut St. and an adjacent building to accommodate the expansion plan.
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Ramp Fest celebrates a wild onion and supports three causes
The street festival in Windsor Park will benefit the Culinary Crossroads Chef Greg Hardesty Scholarship, ACLU of Indiana and Flanner House.
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Indy’s corporate-philanthropic housing fund launches $10.5M fundraising effort
The campaign was announced during the unveiling ceremony for St. George Apartments, a 53-unit supportive housing complex on the near-north side of Indianapolis.
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‘Iron Chef America’ winner announced as Rev celebrity chef
Beau MacMillan defeated Bobby Flay in a 2006 “Iron Chef” challenge and co-hosted Food Network show “Worst Cooks in America.”
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Film to focus on activist and medical debt issue
Richard Propes travels in his wheelchair on an annual annual fundraising trek he calls the Tenderness Tour. In 2024, he traveled 150 miles of Indiana trails, raising more than $100,000 for Massachusetts-based nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
Marian University unveils $150M campaign for health sciences, plans to expand med school enrollment
The university plans to launch degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy and other rehabilitative health care services, and expand undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, with additional locations.
Fast-growing MBX Biosciences raises another $63.5 million in funding
MBX is focused on the discovery and development of novel precision peptide therapies for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism, post-bariatric hypoglycemia and obesity.
Rokita warns of potential scams arising from attempted assassination
Rokita encouraged Hoosiers to exercise caution anytime they receive solicitations related to high-profile news events that scammers might attempt to exploit.
Republicans outraise Democrats in battle for statewide offices
Indiana Republicans continue to outraise their Democratic counterparts when it comes to campaign finance — including races for governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.
Taylor University launches $500M capital campaign
The Upland university launched the quiet phase of the campaign three years ago and has already raised $275 million toward its goal to date.
Smithfield Foods donation will help this year’s Rev chefs
The May 4 culinary party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that raises funds for the Indiana University Health Foundation is sold out.
Shreve, Goodrich self-fund to top GOP fundraising in two congressional primaries
Former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve is “paying his own way” in the 6th Congressional District, while incumbent 5th District Rep. Victoria Spartz trails Gaylor Electric owner Chuck Goodrich in fundraising after a late start and Goodrich’s own contributions.
Crouch has the most money on hand for final governor’s race push
Combined, the candidates have nearly $5 million left to spend and have spent a jaw-dropping $20 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Ascension campaign for new Women and Children’s Tower reaches nearly $26M
Former Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning on Thursday announced the Care for Tomorrow campaign has received nearly $24 million in donor funding since its launch a year ago.
Inari raises another $103M for gene-editing technology, but legal dispute looms with Corteva
The Boston-based biotech company with large operations in Indiana has raised more than a half-billion dollars over its eight-year history.
Governor candidates raise $18M in pricey primary run-up
Collectively, the gubernatorial candidates raised almost $18 million in 2023, making it one of the most expensive primary elections in state history.
Eskenazi Health raising $60M to close health gaps
In March, Eskenazi Health launched a fundraising campaign to help it move the needle on health disparities. As of last month, its foundation had raised $57 million.
IU Health Foundation launches $200M fundraising campaign
Indiana University Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of IU Health’s adult hospitals, is launching the campaign with the ambitious goal of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the country.
Shreve has contributed $13.5M to his mayoral campaign
Republican Jefferson Shreve has self-funded 93%, or all but $930,000, of the $14.45 million reported since he joined the race in February.
Mellencamp: Unfortunately, there’s still a need for Farm Aid
“I don’t believe any of us ever, in our wildest dreams, would think 38 years later there would still be a need to do Farm Aid,” singer John Mellencamp told IBJ about the concert that benefits independent farmers.
Jim Irsay Band to kick off big weekend of music for Indianapolis
A weekend punctuated by high-profile concerts begins Friday with a free show featuring John Mellencamp and Stephen Stills.
From Rihanna to the Police: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Organizers of the 22nd edition of Tonic Ball on Thursday unveiled the quartet of honored artists and the date for this year’s event.
Brad Chambers gives his gubernatorial campaign $5 million boost
Brad Chambers, a late entry into the 2024 governor’s race, is expected to receive strong support from the business community but lacks the statewide name recognition of other high-profile candidates.