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.
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Uncollected pledges remain high for United Way
United Way of Central Indiana will reserve about $2.65 million, or nearly 7 percent of the $38.2 million it raised in its annual campaign, to cover uncollected pledges from Hoosiers who lose their jobs.
United Way to distribute $34.6M from campaign
The amount to be given to local agencies is 3.6 percent less than last year. United Way raised a total of $38.2 million in its 2010 campaign, falling short of an ambitious $41 million goal.
ANNALA: Sweeping cultural change has bettered not-for-profits
Times have changed, and along with those changes during the past four-plus decades have come at least four aha’s! for Ellen Annala, longtime CEO of the United Way of Central Indiana.
United Way chapters teaming to improve graduation rates
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will participate Thursday morning in a national online meeting as part of an education initiative that hopes to attract 1 million volunteers.
United Way annual campaign raises $38.2M
United Way of Central Indiana’s 2010 annual campaign fell short of its ambitious $41 million goal, but donations nearly matched the 2009 total.
United Way hires public policy chief to focus on education issues
The position at United Way of Central Indiana had been vacant because of budget issues.
United Way steps in to help Morgan County’s flood repair
The grant came from a $45 million pool created by Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2008.
EDITORIAL: Tough economy exacerbates charities’ needs
Recent economic times have been tough on many Americans. But those who already were suffering most often have taken the hardest blows.
Local United Way eyes broader donor base
After losing more than 6,000 donors in a single year, the United Way of Central Indiana is making its first concerted effort to reach people outside their workplaces.
United Way teams with Colts for fundraising campaign
United Way of Central Indiana will appeal to Colts fandom this fall as it tries to meet an all-time high fundraising goal of $41 million. In a first-time partnership with the agency, the Colts are sponsoring giveaways that will be available to anyone who donates.
MORRIS: Give and volunteer to Live United
Many people in our community, state, country and around the globe need our help. The numbers are staggering.
HETRICK: When it comes to developing leaders, you gotta ask
Asking for donations—like any sales pitch—is often met with dead stares, lack of interest, rejection, procrastination
or even anger.
United Way donations match last year’s amount
United Way of Central Indiana's 2009 fund-raising campaign raised $38.8 million, slightly short of its $39 million goal,
but almost equal to the previous year's effort, the organization announced Thursday.
Expected flurry of charity mergers fails to materialize
Observers offer various explanations for the lack of mergers, including that staff and budget cuts have left many not-for-profits
without the manpower or time for due diligence.
Indiana charities hope for more holiday donations
Charities in Indiana have reported increased requests for help with rent, utility costs, food and other services.
Lilly Endowment boosts emergency fund by $1M
The fund has helped more than 6,000 households in six counties pay for housing, utilities and food.
Lilly Endowment gives $10M to improve charities’ facilities
Lilly Endowment will give United Way of Central Indiana $10 million to replenish its capital improvement program, which
helps not-for-profit agencies repair and upgrade their buildings.
United Way devoting another $1 million to church-based child care centers
United Way of Central Indiana will expand its program for improving church-based child care to its six-county region with
a $1 million economic stimulus grant from the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Bureau of Child Care.
United Way scales back fund-raising goal
United Way of Central Indiana recently announced a fund-raising goal of $39 million. That’s less than the goal of
$40 million set last year, when fund raising fell short, ending at $38.8 million.