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.
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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.
Beautification group gets boost from Lilly Endowment
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will use the money for 2013 operating expenses.
NFP of NOTE: Concord Neighborhood Center
Concord Neighborhood Center offers educational, health, social and recreational activities for neighborhood residents of all ages.
Land trust strategy goes national
The Central Indiana Land Trust has developed a 60-page strategy that identifies more than 300,000 acres that have conservation potential throughout the 3.1 million acres in Marion County and its eight surrounding counties.
Indy team owners pledge $750,000 each to orchestra
The donations from Jim Irsay and Herb Simon, combined with a $500,000 challenge grant from symphony board member Yvonne Shaheen, bring the orchestra nearly halfway toward its goal of raising $5 million by Feb. 3.
Parks foundation gets $10M from Lilly Endowment
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation has received a record-setting $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to upgrade 13 parks in Marion County, the foundation announced Monday.
Startup’s stuffed toys help kids do good
Indianapolis-based Promise Monsters makes and sell plush toys that promote kindness through secret “missions” kids are asked to complete.
NFP of NOTE: Salvation Army of Central Indiana
The Salvation Army of Central Indiana, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Arts council launches local crowdfunding service
The Arts Council of Indianapolis on Wednesday unveiled a a new program to help central Indiana not-for-profit arts, cultural and humanities organizations raise funds for individual projects.
Yakey takes new role at Lilly Endowment
The Lilly Endowment has named former Indianapolis Economic Development Corp. president Wallace "Ace" Yakey Jr. as the vice president for community development, the Indianapolis grant maker announced Tuesday.
Timmy Global Health wins $250K at NBC awards show
Indianapolis not-for-profit Timmy Global Health received a $250,000 grant Saturday after finishing third in nationwide voting on the "American Giving Awards."
Not-for-profits worry about impact of ‘fiscal cliff’
Middle-income taxpayers could pay thousands more in taxes starting in January. That could cause donations to non-for-profits to drop at a time when the organizations are still struggling to recover from the recession.
Indiana Historical Society wraps up $19M campaign
The Indiana Historical Society has raised $19.5 million to support the Indiana Experience, its series of interactive history lessons intended to draw more visitors to the local not-for-profit’s downtown facility.
Fairbanks gets $1M from United Way for hospital expansion
The $2.5 million expansion will add 7,000 square feet of meeting and office space to Fairbanks’ 86-bed hospital for patients trying to recover from drug and alcohol addictions.