Lawmakers seek probe into Humane Society fundraising
A group of six Indiana lawmakers wants the state to investigate the Humane Society of the United States, accusing the group of deceptive fundraising tactics.
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‘Benefit corporation’ offers new path for firms that see past profit
Indiana might not seem like fertile ground for growing socially responsible companies, but a new state law, coupled with local interest in national certification services for such firms, is tilling the field.
Long-time chairman of Lilly Endowment dies at age 86
Thomas Lofton, who died Friday, provided legal counsel to the Indianapolis foundation for decades before becoming its chairman in 1993.
Arts group Big Car to remake area near its new home
The arts-focused Big Car Collaborative, birthed in Fountain Square in 2004 and most recently headquartered at Lafayette Square Mall, has found a permanent place to park on Indianapolis’ south side.
Cuban’s $5M gift to provide IU with new video center
The Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology will be built inside the renovated Assembly Hall, and will give the Hoosiers the distinction of being the first school in the country to use 3-D multi-camera technology and virtual reality.
Notre Dame gets $35 million from alumnus Corbett
A graduate of Notre Dame has given $35 million to the university to endow the head football coaching position and fund building construction.
After swoon, Lilly Endowment climbs back over $10B
Assets in 2014 rose from $7.7 billion to $10.1 billion, a 31-percent surge. The value of the endowment now has nearly doubled since closing 2010 at $5.3 billion.
VA to cancel contract with Goodwill, ending jobs for 67 workers
Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. is appealing a decision by the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center that would put 63 janitors and their four managers out of work by Aug. 1.
Salesforce makes $100K ‘flash-funding’ gift to IPS teachers
The crowdfunding donation, which took place Thursday morning, completed funding for 152 open projects, helping more than 11,000 students in 150 classrooms at 30 schools.
Business, philanthropy leader Danielson dies at 95
Donald “Danny” C. Danielson, named a Living Legend last year for his lifelong contributions to business, education and philanthropy in Indiana, died Thursday morning in his New Castle home at age 95.
Mind Trust receives $2.5 million from Walton foundation
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education reform group, will use the money from the family of Wal-Mart Stores founder Sam Walton to provide more innovation school fellowships and launch more charter schools.
Longtime business leader Shaheen gives $5M to UIndy
Yvonne Shaheen has donated $5 million to the University of Indianapolis College of Arts & Sciences, university President Robert Manuel announced during commencement Saturday.
Not-for-profit leader faces child pornography charges
Russell Taylor, 43, is the executive director of the Jared Foundation, a group that aims to raise awareness and funds to support childhood obesity programs. The foundation was started by Jared Fogle, the longtime promoter of Subway restaurants.
Storytelling Arts teaches business community the power of a good yarn
Storytelling Arts of Indiana is conducting workshops to help teach businesspeople how to better tell their companies’ stories.
Local Goodwill hires from within for new CEO
After a national search, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. has named its own chief operating officer to succeed CEO Jim McClelland, who has held the job for 41 years.
Garth Brooks dedicates child play zone at Indiana hospital
The 4,200-square-foot space, which includes billiards, foosball, a video game wall, an arts and crafts area and even a recording studio, is the nation's 11th and largest hospital Child Life Zone.
NFP of NOTE: Pink Ribbon Connection
Pink Ribbon Connection provides emotional support, local resources and education to those across Indiana who have been touched by breast cancer.
Lilly rethinks its philanthropy strategy
“Shared value” approach directs resources to help people in ways that could build the drugmaker’s business.
IU law school gets $20M gift from Class of ’64 alum
Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington will use the estate gift to enhance facilities and the school’s long-term renovation and expansion.
Orchard School puts big fundraising event on one-year hiatus
The popular Orchard in Bloom Flower Show, one of the largest annual fundraisers on the city's north side, is taking a year off after 25 years, officials at the Orchard School said.