Local fundraiser sentenced to four years for mail fraud
An Indianapolis man who operated two fundraising organizations that solicited thousands of dollars under false pretenses has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.
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2015 Forty Under 40: Betsy McCaw
Betsy McCaw, 38, vice president of strategy and operations at Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, is helping changing the region.
2015 Forty Under 40: Melynne Klaus
Melynne Klaus, 37, oversees grants from a $43 million fund as director of Christel DeHaan Family Foundation.
2015 Forty Under 40: Denver Hutt
Denver Hutt, 27, executive director of The Speak Easy, leads a collaborative work space that empowers entrepreneurs.
2015 Forty Under 40: Andrew Cullen
Andrew Cullen, 39, vice president of public policy for United Way of Central Indiana, is a lobbyist who looks out for Indiana’s kids.
NFP of NOTE: Second Helpings Inc.
Second Helpings transforms lives through the power of food.
Food fundraising firm to lay off 40 from Indianapolis operations
Market Day LLC, which was acquired in 2013 by a food-service distributor, is going through a reorganization of its sales structure and operations.
Not-for-profit on east side eyeing expansion
Outreach Inc. wants to construct a 16,000-square-foot building at the intersection of East New York Street and Keystone Avenue to serve the growing number of homeless teens.
NFP of Note: Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development
HAND invests in neighborhoods, builds partnerships and provides housing solutions to improve lives and build community in Hamilton County.
Meals on Wheels to start feeding both humans, pets
Thanks to a $2,500 grant, the food-relief group’s arm in Tippecanoe County will deliver “AniMeals” to those having trouble feeding their pets.
Warhol Foundation soups up Big Car’s budget with 2-year grant
The local arts group is planning on beefing up its projects and collaborations with artists.
Report: 28 percent of Hoosiers regularly volunteer
The Corporation for National and Community Service found that 28.2 percent of Hoosiers—or about 1.37 million people—regularly volunteered during 2013. That ranked Indiana 23rd in the nation.
Irsay helps out Jack Kerouac organization
The owner of the Indianapolis Colts has ponied up a sizable sum for a Massachusetts organization that keeps the writer’s legacy alive.
Kids Riding Bikes rolling into Portland
Indianapolis-based Nine13sports is growing beyond central Indiana, working with an Oregon charity to deliver its Kids Riding Bikes wellness programs in Portland.
Lilly Endowment gives Conexus $3.6 million grant
The advanced manufacturing and logistics advocacy group will use the grant for programs, outreach and research for the state’s largest industry sector.
Not-for-profits learn to tap into Twitter, rivals
A growing number of savvy charities are tapping into the viral power of social media, using popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter to connect with supporters and build awareness along with their spheres of influence.
Holiday Wish List – 2014
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
NFP of NOTE: Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter
Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter, provides support and education to the lupus community in Indiana and helps fund research for a cure.
Lilly: $6.1M from businesses raised for preschool plan
The Indianapolis business community, led by Eli Lilly and Co., has already netted more than half of its goal to support the city’s recently approved preschool program to provide low-income families with early-education programs.
Humane Society of Johnson County pleads for help amid closing fears
A central Indiana group that provides animal adoptions and helps low-income pet owners is running short of money and volunteers, and organizers say it may be forced to close.