Small events build big war chest for Riley foundation
During the past 20 years, Riley Children’s Foundation has raised $500 million, the majority of which has been spent for pediatric research and patient programs at Riley Hospital.
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UPDATE: Ball State to maintain ties to Papa John’s founder; Purdue won’t
Ball State University does not plan to change the name of the John H. Schnatter Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise. Purdue, however, is following the lead of several other colleges that have distanced themselves from the controversial Papa John’s Pizza chain founder.
Mind Trust lands $3.75M in grants to launch, support local schools
Education reform group The Mind Trust announced Thursday that it has received $3.75 million in new donations from two donors who have been generous to the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit in the past.
Neighborhood festivals serve up culture with food
Nothing says summer like paying for dinner with a foot-long span of festival tickets.
Charitable giving in United States tops $400 billion for first time
A surging stock market and huge gifts from billionaires fueled a big increase in giving in 2017, according to the annual Giving USA report by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.
Ivy Tech Foundation lauded for fundraising
Ivy Tech raised $16.4 million in 2017, exceeding the No. 2 community college fundraiser by 43 percent, according to a survey.
Athenaeum president to leave post at 124-year-old landmark, travel globe
After 11 years in charge of preserving and reinvigorating the landmark of local German culture, Cassie Stockcamp plans to decamp for Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.
Indy Habitat for Humanity study shows clients earn more, spend less
The effects of Habitat home ownership include increased higher education attainment, better financial security and reduced stress.
Local firm rolls out software designed to help charities win donations
Super Service Challenge, a national not-for-profit aimed at helping charities raise money and in-kind contributions, is launching a new e-platform designed by Indianapolis-based Sells Group meant to connect companies, volunteers and not-for-profits in a whole new way.
Simon sisters among top political donors nationwide
Carmel philanthropists and sisters Deborah Simon and Cindy Simon Skjodt have become big-time campaign donors this election cycle.
IU School of Medicine receives $14M to create program for cancer patients, families
The goal of the program is to provide care for a patient’s overall physical, mental and spiritual well-being, including pain management, at-home support, nutrition assistance and help with navigating financial issues.
Not-for-profits get creative to stand out on Giving Tuesday
The Tuesday following Thanksgiving—after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday—has become known for ushering in millions of dollars for thousands of charities.
Marian to unveil $150M fundraising campaign led by Klipsch gift
The Indianapolis-based university has big ambitions for boosting the national reputation of its teacher-training program—and it already is more than halfway to its fundraising goal.
App lets shoppers funnel cash to charities
A year ago, Pam and Tom Cooper launched Boosterville Inc., which uses an app to connect cause-driven shoppers to businesses willing to donate a portion of sales to a charity the consumer chooses.
New Greenways Foundation chief hopes to hike group’s profile
Ken Giffin, a veteran of local politics and the business community, is pounding the pavement to raise more money to support Indiana’s trail systems.
Indiana University ups bicentennial fundraising goal to $3B
The university said the campaign involving all its campuses has already raised more than $2 billion in donations with more than two years to go before the drive's planned completion.
Women spur change with $100K gifts
Impact 100 of Greater Indianapolis has more members this year than ever before, it’s up to nearly 700 alumni members, and it has awarded $1.76 million since its 2006 founding.
Humane Society hires Stolen as new chief executive
Steven Stolen, who has a lengthy resume in the arts, education and not-for-profit fundraising, begins the new role June 1.
Neighbors raising money to aid potential buyer of Saddlebrook Golf Course
The public course, an anchor for the neighborhood bounding West 56th Street in Pike Township, closed in late 2015 after the previous owner defaulted on a $2.4 million bank loan.
Mind Trust drawing big dollars from national donors
The reputation the education reform group has engendered with its work in the city has spread—and therefore so has its donor base.