BidPal names chief executive to replace Webber
BidPal Inc. has hired an executive with a diverse background in event production, digital media and technology to succeed longtime CEO and tech industry leader Scott Webber.
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Wealthy giving smaller share to charity, study says
Indiana residents ranked 17th in rate of giving in the study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, donating $32.60 for every $1,000 they earned in 2012. That was up from $31.70 in 2006.
DePauw announces $300 million fundraising goal
The Greencastle university said it already has raised more than $200 million toward the goal. About $100 million of the total will go toward a new endowment for need-based financial aid.
Colts join push to help domestic violence victims
Indianapolis tight end Dwayne Allen helped announce that the Colts and Verizon would raise money and collect cellphones to help domestic violence victims in Indiana.
NFP of NOTE: The Villages of Indiana Inc.
The Villages of Indiana champion every child’s right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home.
Lilly Endowment pledges $22.5M for early-education programs
The funds will help providers around Indiana improve curricula, build classrooms, educate parents about the importance of high-quality child care and education, and support professional development for teachers.
The Interview Issue: Tanya Bell
When Tanya Bell became Indiana Black Expo CEO in 2008, she said she would be a change agent, a tough job when running an organization with deep roots.
Leaders regroup after setback for domestic violence shelter
Community leaders pushing to open a domestic violence shelter in Hamilton County are regrouping after a key partner opted to step back into a supporting role.
Skjodt plotting $25 million sports complex
Paul Skjodt, owner of the now-dormant Indiana Ice hockey team, has secured an option on 92 acres in a busy northwest-side corridor for a $25 million multi-use sports complex.
NFP of NOTE: Teachers’ Treasures
Teachers' Treasures helps at-risk children get the materials they need to succeed in school by providing teachers with donated educational supplies for use by the students in their classroom.
School of Philanthropy at IUPUI appoints new dean
Indiana University has found a successor to Gene Tempel, who is set to step down as dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. The position will be funded through the newly created Eugene R. Tempel Deanship.
Bed shortage forces shelters to turn victims away
Indiana's domestic violence shelters are serving record numbers of victims, and rising demand has drawn attention to the need for more beds.
NFP of NOTE: Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation
Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation serves IPS students by working to ensure the highest-quality learning environment.
Indiana Legion set to dedicate new headquarters
After 88 years in its current downtown Indianapolis location, the group is marking its move from downtown to the former Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence.
Lilly Endowment pumps $14.5M into MBAs for school leaders
The endowment hopes to expand educational MBA programs, including one at the University of Indianapolis, to give business skills to more principals and superintendents at Indiana public schools.
Youth services group names successor for longtime leader
AYS Inc. has chosen the second CEO in the not-for-profit’s 34-year history, the youth-services organization announced Tuesday.
Blood Center retrenches after losing major clients to Red Cross
The Indiana Blood Center is set to lose more than one-third of its revenue early next year, as three hospital systems bolt for cheaper prices offered by the American Red Cross.
New United Way strategy fuels big changes
United Way spent nine months putting together The New U—a strategic shift intended to speed change by investing in programs that make a measurable difference in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs.
Colts helping train high school coaches
Thanks to $40,000 donated by the Indianapolis Colts, USA Football’s Heads Up Football safety program will be offered to all Indiana high school football coaches in 2015.
$1.25M from Finish Line helping build kids’ club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis broke ground Aug. 27 on a 22,000-square-foot facility on the east side.