Which local philanthropists made major donations in 2016 and where the money went
Which local philanthropists made major donations in 2016 and where the money went
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Cities crowdfund smaller projects; state agency matches proceeds
Indiana cities are trying to harness the power of the online masses to support local quality-of-life projects.
Mind Trust lands another $7.2 million from Lilly Endowment
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit that promotes education reform, will use the funds to support Innovation Network Schools and recruit school leaders.
Jewish center closes in Indy amid bomb threats nationwide
The JCC Indianapolis closed on Monday morning after receiving a bomb threat. Dozens of Jewish community organizations around the country have been targeted with such threats in recent weeks.
College endowments suffer ‘lost decade’
Officials overseeing endowments at some of Indiana’s colleges and universities have cut back on spending, or are considering doing so, after struggling to grow their funds over the past decade.
Humane Society for Hamilton County planning jump to Fishers
The move from Noblesville to the Creekside Ministries property would allow the not-for-profit to significantly upgrade its operations and programs, according to a memo for Fishers officials.
Brackets For Good expands across nation after raising nearly $3M for charities
Since 2012, Indianapolis not-for-profits have been participating in their own version of the annual NCAA college basketball tournament and have raised more than $1.5 million.
Donation-app firm Givelify plans 40-job expansion downtown
The company, which has 8,000 U.S. clients and boasts having the world’s most-downloaded mobile-giving app, plans to triple its space in The Majestic Building to 3,000 square feet.
New Gleaners boss flush with ideas
John Elliott, who took over as CEO and president of the state’s largest food bank in September, has spent the last four months focused on opening the not-for-profit to new ideas that could lead to feeding more people on fewer dollars.
Lilly Endowment dishes out $100M to local human service agencies
The not-for-profits, some of which received as much as $10 million, include community centers, hunger relief agencies and social services groups. Most plan to use at least a portion of the money to create or fortify endowments.
Hunger-relief agencies report decline in year-end giving
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana reported seeing a 10 percent to 15 percent decrease in donations for the year compared to last year, and Second Helpings said it had only hit 50 percent of its goal for monthly donations, as of Monday.
Not-for-profits’ latest strategy: junior boards
Young professional boards, usually consisting of members ages 21 to 40, vary in size and responsibilities, but the groups are seen as a way to engage millennials.
Software firm BidPal raises $6 million in new financing
BidPal said it plans to use the funds to “significantly accelerate product development” and “expand marketing and sales efforts.”
Tech entrepreneur Don Brown donating $30M to IU School of Medicine
The gift is the largest to the IU School of Medicine by an alumnus. The medical school will use the money to establish the Brown Center for Immunotherapy to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases.
Indy group to help coordinate $19.4M initiative for innovative ministries
The Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc. will receive $1.57 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a national program designed to help churches reach young adults.
Appirio donates tech skills to African charity
On Giving Tuesday, Appirio employees redesigned an education charity’s website that hadn’t been updated since 2010.
After Trump victory, groups that felt under threat see surge in support
Immigration groups, Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups say contributions are up—and so are people who want to donate their time.
Lilly CEO: Find overlap between corporate mission, philanthropy
John Lechleiter told local leaders Friday morning that while community engagement might not immediately impact the bottom line, it can be beneficial to a company’s ongoing mission.
Mind Trust has big plans for Indianapolis schools—and now it needs big money
The group is seeking to raise $32 million to fund the first half of its plan, which aims to double the number of students within Indianapolis Public Schools boundaries who attend highly rated schools.
Purdue renames chemical engineering school after $20M gift
Purdue University is renaming its School of Chemical Engineering after an alumnus and his wife who donated $20 million to the school.