Channel 6 to air children’s hospital telethon with twist
Don’t expect song-and-dance routines or sob stories. And whether a certain former local celebrity will make an appearance is top-secret.
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Man’s $150M gift could transform Elkhart County
Elkhart, which once symbolized the depths of the Great Recession, is preparing for a reversal of fortune thanks to what many residents simply call "The Gift."
NFP of NOTE: Coburn Place Safe Haven
oburn Place Safe Haven empowers victims of intimate-partner violence to live as survivors, and to be housed stably and safely with adequate financial resources.
Revitalization taking root along East Washington Street
A collaboration of not-for-profit community development corporations, or CDCs, has released a plan targeting four sections of the street, from Interstate 65 to Sherman Drive, that could be transformed in the next five to seven years.
Noble of Indiana buffs up image
Noble of Indiana has launched a rebranding initiative, signaling a renewed emphasis on the not-for-profit’s mission to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
IU philanthropy school dean Tempel to step down
Gene Tempel will leave his post as the founding dean of the IU School of Philanthropy in December. The university has begun a national search for his replacement.
Red Cross rethinking downtown HQ design, delaying land swap
Re-examination of the scope of the not-for-profit group’s project has stalled progress on a three-way property exchange that would clear the way for a massive apartment project on Massachusetts Avenue.
Online hoops tournament will benefit local charities
Brackets for Good has engaged 64 local not-for-profits in an online fundraising tournament that runs through April 4.
NFP of NOTE: Assistance League of Indianapolis
Assistance League of Indianapolis identifies, develops, implements, manages and raises funds for philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the greater Indianapolis area.
2014 Health Care Heroes: Timmy Global Health
Community Achievement in Health Care Finalist
NFP of NOTE: Day Nursery Association of Indiana
Day Nursery Association of Indiana works to assure the highest level of early-childhood education for children in central Indiana, regardless of family income.
Julian Center hires not-for-profit vet as leader
The Julian Center Inc. has hired Catherine O’Connor as president and CEO, the domestic-violence shelter announced Thursday.
Lockheed Martin grants $6M to program of local ed group
The funds will boost an initiative by Project Lead the Way Inc. to expand science- and math-related curriculums in U.S. urban school districts.
Basiles’ $500,000 gift to Eiteljorg includes renaming shop
Local philanthropists Frank and Katrina Basile are the first major donors in a $5 million campaign for the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
Purdue gets $5M gift from anonymous donor
The money will finance scholarships and efforts to make the school more affordable for students. The contribution includes matching elements that could ultimately provide more than $9 million for students.
NFP of NOTE: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful aims to grow with city
Founded in the mid-1970s as the city’s litter-abatement agency, the not-for-profit Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has grown along with Indianapolis. Now it’s working to strengthen its relationship with volunteers and diversify its funding stream as it aims to increase its impact.
NFP of NOTE: Concord Neighborhood Center
Concord Neighborhood Center offers a variety of educational, health, social and recreational activities to neighborhood residents of all ages and collaborates with other agencies to provide special services for the community.
BidPal pushing beyond mobile bidding
The company’s new fundraising suite offers an array of services not-for-profits can use throughout the year, versus the one-time event help BidPal began offering in 2008.
Conner Prairie draws record crowds, ramps up programming
Conner Prairie isn’t just for summer—or kids—anymore. The Hamilton County interactive museum on Wednesday announced plans to ramp up year-round programming, including more events geared to adults.