Fairbanks leader Cross stepping down after impressive run
When Helene Cross arrived to lead Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in 2001, the alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital was as sick financially as its patients were physically.
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Ex-Purdue dean calls Daniels pick ‘travesty,’ cancels $1M gift
A Purdue trustee said donating money is a personal decision and that the board has received a 10-to-1 positive reaction to the selection of the governor.
Performing arts center’s new chief to chase donations
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, incoming CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts, turned a $500,000 deficit into a $300,000 surplus at her current organization in Tennessee. The 18-month-old Carmel center’s budget is almost seven times larger.
Indianapolis Opera stays afloat as peer companies call it quits
Next season will start later and feature a money-saving collaboration with Indiana University.
Report: Charitable donations ticked up in 2011
Charitable giving grew 4 percent nationally in 2011, but the increase was less than 1 percent after adjusting for inflation, according to a report released Tuesday by the Giving USA Foundation and The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Little Red Door absorbs program of group that’s disbanding
Fishers-based Cancer-Free Lungs decided last year it was ready to shut down.
Endowment’s resurgence emboldens IMA’s leaders
After three years of shrinking budgets, Indianapolis Museum of Art leaders are ready to leave the lean times behind. The IMA’s endowment, which has covered close to 70 percent of operating expenses, is on the rebound and reached $324 million at the end of last year.
Damien Center pays off building mortgage
Agency that offers HIV- and AIDS-related services owns its headquarters free and clear after $3 million capital campaign.
Funding challenges sideline not-for-profit award program
The Indiana Achievement Awards is going on what organizers called a “sabbatical,” though its return isn’t guaranteed. The change is the result of a loss in grant funding for all not-for-profit programs at the IUPUI Solution Center, which organized the awards.
Komen grant recipients cope with controversy they didn’t create
Local health care providers won’t find an easy replacement for the grant money supplied by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. That money could be in jeopardy, as grass-roots Komen supporters appear to be sitting out of this year’s Race for the Cure in response to a national controversy over grants to Planned Parenthood.
Hoops fans funnel energy into giving
Brackets for Good pits one not-for-profit against another in an NCAA-tournament style fundraising competition.
Anti-bullying group hopes to hire 600 telemarketers
Indianapolis-based Bully Prevention Alliance said the contractors will receive commissions for soliciting donations by telephone for the fledgling not-for-profit that aims to prevent bullying in schools.
United Way expects record $40.6M in donations
United Way of Central Indiana is projecting that its 2011 annual campaign will raise a record-breaking $40.6 million, topping the previous high of $39 million in 2007.
Symphony challenges complicate CEO search
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra trustees are seeking a new leader who can help reverse three consecutive years of seven-figure budget deficits, raise $100 million to replenish its endowment and motivate staff working for reduced pay.
Senator drops push for paid dealers at charity games
A proposal to allow charities to pay people to run bingo, poker and other gambling games is too touchy of an issue to tackle this session, Indiana Senate Public Policy Chairman Ron Alting said Friday morning. Instead, he’ll request a summer study committee.
Indianapolis Parks Foundation leader plans retirement
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
Senate passes comprehensive charity gambling bill
Not-for-profits with multiple affiliates in the state would need only one gambling license to run fundraisers.
$28M didn’t get Super Bowl donors many perks
Indianapolis Super Bowl organizers raised $28 million from 131 mostly corporate donors to put on the NFL’s showcase event by simply asking—and promising almost nothing in return.
Lilly Endowment gives $6.6m to public policy institute
Lilly Endowment is giving $6.6 million to support a new fundraising campaign by Indiana University's Public Policy Institute.
Anderson University passes $110M campaign goal
The campaign launched in 2006 by the private Christian university raised $113 million. Funds will help support academic programs and scholarships, in addition to operational needs.