LEADING QUESTIONS: Fast-food guru digs philanthropy
What formative experience helped inspire a Taco Bell franchisee to donate well over $1 million to youth charities? What was his biggest bonehead mistake in business? Charlie Brown has answers.
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State fair foundation sets up fund for victims
Hoosiers have already given thousands of dollars to the Indiana State Fair to help victims of Saturday's stage collapse.
City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
United Way turns to coupons to lure donors
In a promotion fit for the economy, United Way of Central Indiana will try to lure donors by offering them access to discounts from national and local retailers.
NFP of NOTE: Indiana 4-H Foundation
Indiana 4-H Foundation provides financial support for the statewide 4-H youth program.
Habitat for Humanity tries hand at fixer-uppers
Habitat for Humanity affiliates are getting into the business of rehabbing homes, capitalizing on the availability of foreclosed homes.
Glick support boosts IU eye research
A $10 million research endowment at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute has attracted seven new researchers to the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Ophthalmology Department.
Julian Center taps attorney to succeed Ann DeLaney
The domestic-violence organization chose Melissa Pershing, an attorney with not-for-profit experience in Indiana, North Carolina and Alabama.
School on Wheels wants dozens of volunteers
The organization provides tutoring to students in area homeless shelters.
Global micro lender Grameen ramps up in Indianapolis
Low-income women could receive loans in weeks.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Zoo’s top dog aims to inspire
How does the Indianapolis Zoo aspire to save the world? What has its CEO learned from past mistakes? Michael Crowther has answers.
State reverses course, gives Planned Parenthood grant
The Indiana Housing Community and Development Authority said in June it would not give Planned Parenthood grant money due to a new state law that blocks funding to the organization because it provides abortions.
Timmy Foundation changes name to reflect global reach
The organization that organizes medical teams to serve overseas is now called Timmy Global Health.
Youth agencies adapting on the fly to new school calendar
The Indianapolis Public Schools board voted in November to adopt a calendar that shortens summer vacation and introduces longer fall and spring breaks. The idea is to give kids less time to forget what they’ve learned and provide more opportunities to catch up.
NFP of NOTE: Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention
he Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention mobilizes, advocates and empowers community collaboration toward the elimination of homelessness.
Junior Achievement back in black after financial woes
The not-for-profit announced Wednesday morning that it has eliminated nearly $2 million in debt from six different creditors and has launched a fundraising campaign.
Pro athletes’ charities often have limited life spans
Wealth and fame often lead professional athletes to share their success in the charitable arena, but those efforts rarely last much longer than their careers as the organizations struggle to survive in an already-crowded philanthropic field.
Indianapolis printer receives national honor for arts support
Printing Partners is one of the top 10 corporate arts supporters in the nation, according to Americans for the Arts in Washington, D.C.
Wishard lands $2.2M in employee fundraising campaign
An employee-giving campaign for the new Wishard medical center brought in about $2.2 million, making the campaign one of the largest of its kind for a public hospital, according to Wishard Health Services officials.
Starfish Initiative names founder president
Michael J. Feeney, former owner of Feeney Hornak Mortuaries, will lead group that mentors high-achieving, low-income high school students.