United Way yet to announce CEO to replace Annala
The search for a replacement for the long-time executive, who steps down April 1, started the middle of last year.
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New CEO ready to tackle symphony’s challenges
Gary Ginstling acknowledges the heap of work that awaits him when he begins as CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on March 18.
Cleveland Orchestra GM named CEO of Indianapolis Symphony
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday that it has named Gary Ginstling as its new CEO. He replaces Simon Crookall, who resigned suddenly in February 2012.
Financial woes force local charity to close
Motorsports-focused CARA Charities has ceased operations, the organization announced Monday. Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary Inc. said it was “unable to generate the financial means necessary” to continue supporting the auto-racing community in Indianapolis and beyond.
NFP of NOTE: CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability and family caregivers to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.
Hospitals paying big to snag surgeons
Across the four largest hospital systems in central Indiana, six physicians received more than $1 million in compensation in 2011 while two others received more than $900,000 and nine others received $700,000 or more, according to the hospitals’ most recent reports to the IRS.
IMA’s new CEO aims to bolster finances by doubling attendance
Indianapolis Museum of Art CEO Charles Venable plans to cut costs and use major exhibits to boost attendance—a strategy aimed at reducing the museum’s reliance on investment returns and allowing its endowment to grow back to pre-recession level.
Symphony taps new partner to draw attendees
The ISO hopes that occasionally featuring classically trained artists who stray from traditional symphony conventions will tap new audiences and fill empty seats.
DePauw University gets $31M in donations
The founder of Lincoln Capital Management and his wife have donated $20 million to DePauw University to provide financial aid to students, part of $31 million in donations announced by the school in central Indiana.
Symphony reaches $5M fundraising goal
Performers had been working under a bridge agreement since a five-week lockout ended in October. At the time, the parties agreed that a new, five-year contract would go into effect only if the symphony raised $5 million by Feb. 3.
NFP of NOTE: Volunteers of America of Indiana Inc.
Volunteers of America of Indiana is a faith-based organization that provides life-changing services to enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of individuals.
United Way lands $11M in grants from Lilly Endowment
United Way of Central Indiana will receive more than $11 million from the Lilly Endowment to boost its capital fund, combat poverty and provide professional development, the groups announced Thursday morning.
Eli Lilly and Co.’s rebound bolsters endowment
The value of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s principal holding—Eli Lilly and Co. stock—has increased nearly $2 billion over the past two years, bolstering the private foundation’s philanthropic firepower after a decade of declining or stagnant assets.
Zoo group introduces smaller counterpart to Zoobilation
The Indianapolis Zoo Associate Council—a recently formed collection of about 50 “young professionals” who support the Indianapolis Zoo—is hosting the inaugural Zoolala formal affair on Feb. 2.
Advocacy group waging war against welfare ‘cliff effect’
Reform advocates say it’s common for parents to get a new job with a meager pay raise that is just enough to push them out of the eligibility limits. Ultimately, the families have less money.
Fort Wayne man becomes new AARP Indiana president
Curt Sylvester's background includes teaching and ministry work. He has volunteered with AARP Indiana since 2006 and became a member of the Executive Council in 2010.
Indianapolis conservation prize growing to $250,000
Zoo CEO Michael Crowther says multiyear funding from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation enabled the increase in The Indianapolis Prize's cash award.
ISO far from $5M goal as deadline nears
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has raised barely half the $5 million the organization says it needs by Feb. 3 to live up to the terms of a contract it negotiated with musicians last fall.
NFP of NOTE: Heritage Place of Indianapolis Inc.
Heritage Place of Indianapolis Inc. provides older adults with comprehensive and coordinated human services to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles, independence, well-being and quality of life.
More than $2M going to Indy animal welfare efforts
Animal welfare groups in Indianapolis will receive more than $2 million from three foundations to provide spay-and-neuter services and help stray and abandoned animals.