Study finds finance managers at not-for-profits lack financial knowledge
Only 36 percent correctly answered all three assessment questions on a test.
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Arts groups run by founders lay groundwork for next generation
Succession planning is critical for any organization but even more so when the person making the hand-off is the creator and driving force, and several local arts groups are still led by their founders.
Rare Wes Montgomery recordings up for auction
Bidding on the jazz guitarist’s 1950s recordings, packaged as a limited-edition vinyl album, will be accepted on eBay until Friday evening. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
Lawmaker regrets tone of Girl Scouts critique
Republican state Rep. Bob Morris of Fort Wayne is apologizing for the tone of his accusations that the Girl Scouts is a radical group that promotes abortions and homosexuality, but is standing by his criticism of the national group.
Christel House charter school to target dropouts
Charter schools for adults continue to pick up steam, as Christel House International prepares to launch the fourth such school in Indianapolis.
IU may launch Indy school focused on philanthropy
Administrators at Indiana University and IUPUI want to create a philanthropy-driven school in Indianapolis, and they might do away with another widely recognized school in the process.
NFP of NOTE: Pink Ribbon Connection
Pink Ribbon Connection's mission is to provide support, information and resources to those touched by breast cancer in central Indiana.
Appeals court rules on anonymous online comment case
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday ordered a Marion County judge to reconsider whether The Indianapolis Star must identify an online user who posted an anonymous comment that now is part of a defamation lawsuit.
City-County Council member gives salary to local library
Steve Talley will donate his council salary over the next four years, which totals about $52,000, to launch an endowment through the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation in honor of his late wife, Donna.
State lawmaker opposes honor for Girl Scouts
Indiana Rep. Bob Morris of Fort Wayne won't support a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts because he believes it is a "radicalized organization" that supports abortion and promotes homosexuality.
Kennedy campaign’s communications director joins Planned Parenthood
Jon Mills previously worked for the late congresswoman Julia Carson, WellPoint Inc. and Indiana University Health.
Symphony challenges complicate CEO search
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra trustees are seeking a new leader who can help reverse three consecutive years of seven-figure budget deficits, raise $100 million to replenish its endowment and motivate staff working for reduced pay.
Senator drops push for paid dealers at charity games
A proposal to allow charities to pay people to run bingo, poker and other gambling games is too touchy of an issue to tackle this session, Indiana Senate Public Policy Chairman Ron Alting said Friday morning. Instead, he’ll request a summer study committee.
Extra money key to Mind Trust plan to transform IPS
The Mind Trust plan for transforming Indianapolis Public Schools calls for turning the district into a network of charter-like schools and giving them 15 percent to 25 percent more dollars to spend than Indianapolis charter schools currently enjoy.
Breast cancer charity tries to avoid collateral damage from Komen controversy
The Pink Ribbon Connection distinguishes its mission from one of the country’s most powerful health advocacy groups.
NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.
The mission of Camptown Inc. is to challenge, mentor and teach youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.
Indianapolis Parks Foundation leader plans retirement
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
Big-promising donor to area charities coming up empty
A Johnson County man whose home is listed for sheriff’s sale and who has filed for bankruptcy protection twice and been convicted of check fraud managed to convince several Indianapolis cultural institutions that he was good for multimillion-dollar gifts.
Senate passes comprehensive charity gambling bill
Not-for-profits with multiple affiliates in the state would need only one gambling license to run fundraisers.
NFP of NOTE: Lawrence Township School Foundation
The Lawrence Township School Foundation ignites the power of community, connecting philanthropy and education to provide the resources needed for all children to excel.